Trump Special Counsel Nominee Paul Ingrassia Withdraws Following Exposure of Controversial Texts About MLK and "Nazi Streak"

Oct 22, 2025 11:39 am CST

President Trump's nominee Paul Ingrassia has withdrawn from consideration to lead the Office of Special Counsel after offensive text messages surfaced where he disparaged the MLK holiday and referenced having a "Nazi streak." Despite Trump's previous endorsement, key Republican senators quickly withdrew support, demonstrating limits to party loyalty when confronted with controversial statements from presidential appointees.