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Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed

October 21, 2025

Paul Ingrassia, who was nominated to lead the Office of Special Counsel, had been scheduled to have his confirmation hearing this week. But after offensive text messages came to light, several Republican senators said they would not support his nomination. They included some of the most conservative and stalwart Trump allies in the Senate.

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