In a last-minute attempt to avoid serving a four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress, former Donald Trump adviser Peter Navarro has turned to the Supreme Court for assistance. Navarro's lawyers filed an emergency request on Friday, urging the court to allow him to remain free during the appeals process while arguing that he poses no flight risk or threat to public safety.

Navarro's legal team emphasized the historical significance of his case, stating, "For the first time in our nation's history, a senior presidential advisor has been convicted of contempt of Congress after asserting executive privilege over a congressional subpoena." The lawyers expressed confidence that Navarro's appeal will raise issues that could potentially result in the reversal of his conviction or a new trial.

Earlier in the week, a three-judge panel rejected Navarro's similar request, deeming his justification insufficient for remaining free while challenging the conviction. As it stands, Navarro is scheduled to report to a Bureau of Prisons facility in Miami by 2 p.m. on Tuesday. The Supreme Court has given the Justice Department until Monday at 2 p.m. to respond to Navarro's filing.

Navarro, known for being one of the key figures involved in the efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, alongside Steve Bannon, also authored a book detailing their plans to block Congress from certifying the election on January 6th. However, his involvement in these activities has come with great consequences. Like other Trump aides and allies who participated in these efforts, Navarro has paid a significant price, both figuratively and literally.

The outcome of Navarro's appeal remains to be seen, as the Supreme Court weighs in on his request. As the legal battle unfolds, the former trade adviser finds himself at a crucial juncture in his fight to avoid imprisonment while continuing to contest his conviction.