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The Cornell Daily Sun
Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025

Paul Ingrassia, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, withdrew from his confirmation hearing after Politico reported that he had sent a series of racist text messages to fellow Republicans, including one where he said he had “a Nazi streak.” (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

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Paul Ingrassia, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, withdrew from his confirmation hearing after Politico reported that he had sent a series of racist text messages to fellow Republicans, including one where he said he had “a Nazi streak.” (Doug Mills/The New York Times)