Beginning late Thursday evening, up to and including this morning, it's been a great couple of days. First, the Daily Pilot published my letter about former White House advisor Peter Navarro's sentence; second, Stu News Laguna published a similar letter Friday; and third, the New York Post is running my letter about Nikki Haley today. Who knows what tomorrow will bring. For starters, I'll be rooting for a 49er victory Sunday. Take good care.
Daily Pilot, Jan. 25, 2024
Former Laguna Beach resident and presidential advisor Peter Navarro was sentenced Thursday to four months in prison and fined $9,500 for refusing to testify before the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol. Despite providing no proof, Navarro claimed he was protected by executive privilege, so he stonewalled the committee. Looking back, I wonder if the former UC Irvine professor and White House trade advisor believes he made the right decision. Clearly, had he appeared before the committee, Navarro most likely would be walking Laguna’s beaches today instead of potentially heading off to prison. I say “potentially” because Navarro has appealed his sentence.
Denny Freidenrich, Laguna Beach
Stu News Laguna, Jan. 26, 2024
Former Laguna resident and presidential advisor Peter Navarro was sentenced yesterday to four months in prison and fined $9,500 for refusing to testify before the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the Capitol. Thinking he was protected by executive privilege, Navarro stonewalled the committee.
Looking back, I wonder if the former UC Irvine professor and White House trade advisor believes he made the right decision. Clearly, had he appeared before the committee, Navarro most likely would be walking Laguna’s beaches today instead of heading off to prison.
Denny Freidenrich, Laguna Beach
New York Post, Jan. 27, 2024
With an eye toward the South Carolina primary next month, one way Nikki Haley could distinguish herself from Donald Trump would be to name several people she would select to serve in her administration. Haley’s people likely would be distinctly different from Trump’s picks. So let’s find out.
Denny Freidenrich, Laguna Beach, Calif.