Peter Navarro (interview)

Synopsis

Peter Navarro, assistant to President Trump and director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, discusses his role in coordinating the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Appointed in March 2020, Navarro utilizes the Defense Production Act to address critical supply shortages. In an interview conducted by Juliet Linderman on August 14, 2020, for the FRONTLINE film 'America’s Medical Supply Crisis,' Navarro shares insights into the challenges faced during the pandemic and the strategies implemented to ensure the availability of essential medical supplies. This interview is part of the series' Transparency Project and has been edited for clarity.