During a spirited discussion in Milwaukee on the Thursday edition of the WarRoom, Peter Navarro emphasized Wisconsin’s pivotal role in securing a Trump victory. He addressed how Democrats have strayed from their roots and how this shift impacts American manufacturing and labor. Navarro, who once identified as a Democrat, shared his insights on the current political landscape and his vision for America’s future under Trump’s leadership.

"Winning Wisconsin means a good chance you’ll win the election for Donald John Trump,” Navarro declared. He drew parallels between himself, Trump, and Reagan, all of whom transitioned from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party.

Navarro reminisced about the days when Democrats represented blue-collar workers who built families and communities through manufacturing jobs. He lamented the loss of this America, attributing it to the party’s shift away from its roots under elite influence.

Navarro sees an opportunity in the upcoming election to draw back disenchanted Democrats, notably “Black, brown, blue-collar Americans,” who feel neglected by the current Democratic leadership. He pointed to the frustration of these groups, such as soccer moms upset about changes in school curricula and workers concerned about illegal immigration impacting their job security and wages. “It’s going to be the soccer moms who might be a little reluctant now by Trump who go to their school board meeting and see how come we’re not teaching reading, writing, arithmetic any more. What’s always woke stuff in the curriculum?”

Citing a Department of Commerce report, Navarro highlighted the displacement of domestic workers by illegal immigrants, which has led to wage depression, especially among low-skilled laborers. "From a pure economic standpoint… you boost the supply in the labor market, you’re going to drive down wages,” he explained. Navarro argued that the current immigration policies are detrimental to American workers, particularly those in blue-collar jobs.

He stated, "If you bring in unskilled, illiterate illegal aliens into labor markets in the U.S. by the millions at the low end, low-skilled workers, blue-collar, Black, brown, blue-collar workers, we’re exposed to those kinds of pressures… At best, see their wages depressed, and at worst, lose their jobs.”

Navarro’s remarks underscored his belief in the economic nationalism that defines the MAGA movement. He discussed his book, “The New MAGA Deal,” which outlines Trump’s proposed actions, including boosting domestic manufacturing and ensuring fair trade practices. Navarro called for a focus on fair trade, secure borders, and ending endless wars, describing these as the “Iron MAGA Triangle.” He explained, "What we stand for here with the policy stands for its fair trade, secure borders, and endless wars.”

He highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong industrial base for economic prosperity and national security. Navarro criticized other countries’ trade practices, particularly pointing to India’s high tariffs and Europe’s VAT tax, which disadvantage American manufacturers. "We don’t sell, for practical purposes, we don’t sell any cars in, and she’s a small amount compared to Volkswagens and the Arby’s and the Mercedes. And they sin here. Their workers are better. It’s because they have tools like tariffs and bad taxes that really stick it to us,” Navarro said.

Navarro’s speech emphasized reclaiming the America of the past, where blue-collar workers thrived through manufacturing and community-building. He believes that by addressing the issues neglected by the current Democratic leadership, Trump can appeal to a broad base of disillusioned voters and secure a victory in the upcoming election. “We’re American Populist Economic nationalists who believe that manufacturing should be done here domestically not just for the jobs and the prosperity but to have the industrial base we need in case of conflict or war.”

By the end of his remarks, Navarro’s message was clear: The path to America’s prosperity lies in fair trade, secure borders, and ending unnecessary wars, and he believes Trump is the leader in making this vision a reality.

For more context, watch the full WarRoom segment:

Navarro Reflects On Lived-Experience Of Weaponization Of Government Against Himself And His Friends