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Trump Nominates Controversial Podcaster to Head Ethics Office
5/30/2025
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- President Trump has nominated Paul Ingrassia, a former far-right podcast host, to lead the Office of Special Counsel, an agency dedicated to safeguarding whistle-blowers and upholding ethics laws. This office has endured significant upheaval during Trump's tenure, highlighted by the controversial dismissal of its former head, Hampton Dellinger, amidst investigations into misconduct and widespread federal employee firings.
