Early Life and Education of Peter Navarro: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Peter Navarro, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Peter Navarro is an American economist and author known for his role in the Trump administration. He served as the senior counselor for trade and manufacturing. Previously, he directed the White House National Trade Council and the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, advising President Trump on trade and economic policy. His work often focused on issues related to trade imbalances and manufacturing competitiveness.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

July 15, 1949: Peter Navarro's Birth

On July 15, 1949, Peter Kent Navarro was born. He is an American economist and author who later became a senior counselor for trade and manufacturing for U.S. president Donald Trump.

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1972: Graduation from Tufts University

In 1972, Navarro graduated from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

1979: Earned Master's Degree from Harvard

In 1979, Navarro earned a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.

1986: Received PhD in Economics from Harvard

In 1986, Navarro earned a PhD in economics from Harvard University.

1986: Moves to California

In 1986, upon moving to California, Peter Navarro initially registered as nonpartisan.

1989: Registered as a Republican

In 1989, Peter Navarro registered as a Republican.

1991: Re-registered as an Independent

By 1991, Peter Navarro had re-registered as an Independent.

1992: Ran for Mayor as an Independent

In 1992, Peter Navarro carried an independent affiliation during the San Diego mayoral election.

1994: Rejoined the Democratic Party

In 1994, Peter Navarro rejoined the Democratic Party.

2001: Marriage to Leslie Lebon

In 2001, Peter Navarro married Leslie Lebon, a California architect. The couple lived in Laguna Beach with Lebon's son from a previous marriage while Navarro was a professor at UC Irvine.

2008: Supported Hillary Clinton's Presidential Campaign

In 2008, Peter Navarro supported Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.

2016: Described Himself as a Reagan Democrat

During the 2016 presidential election, Peter Navarro described himself as "a Reagan Democrat and a Trump Democrat abandoned by my party."

February 2018: Re-registered as a Republican

In February 2018, Peter Navarro re-registered as a Republican.

2018: Divorce Filing

In late 2018, Leslie Lebon filed for divorce from Peter Navarro in Orange County, California.

December 2020: Divorce Finalized

In December 2020, Peter Navarro's divorce from Leslie Lebon became final.

July 2024: Engagement Announcement

At the Republican National Convention in July 2024, Peter Navarro announced his engagement to a new woman named Bonnie.

July 17, 2024: Released from Prison

On July 17, 2024, Navarro was released from the minimum-security camp inside of the Miami Federal Correctional Institute, where he served his sentence for contempt of Congress.