Dems demand Trump pull watchdog office nominee after reported 'racist' texts

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2. Trump's special counsel nominee withdraws from confirmation hearing

Paul Ingrassia, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, said he is withdrawing from his confirmation hearing this week because he does not have the votes to be confirmed, following reports that he texted other Republicans racist slurs and said he had “a Nazi streak.”

At least five Senate Republicans said they opposed Ingrassia’s nomination — enough to block his confirmation if all senators are voting — and no Democrats support him. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) told reporters Monday that Ingrassia could not be confirmed and that he hoped the White House would withdraw the nomination.

Ingrassia said Tuesday that he would not appear in his confirmation hearing this week “because unfortunately I do not have enough Republican votes at this time.”

“I appreciate the overwhelming support that I have received throughout this process and will continue to serve President Trump and this administration to Make America Great Again!” he wrote on X.

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