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Thursday, March 5, 2026

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)