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Trump Appoints Ingrassia Despite Controversial Racist Comments

11/14/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump appointed Paul Ingrassia as deputy general counsel at General Services Administration (GSA) on November 14, 2025.
Ingrassia withdrew from a nomination as head of the Office of Special Counsel amid controversial racist comments.
A White House official said Ingrassia would help advance Trump's policies.
Senate leaders from both parties opposed his previous nomination, calling his comments disqualifying.

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U.S. President Donald Trump appointed Paul Ingrassia as deputy general counsel at General Services Administration (GSA) on November 14, 2025.
Ingrassia withdrew from a nomination as head of the Office of Special Counsel amid controversial racist comments.
A White House official said Ingrassia would help advance Trump's policies.
Senate leaders from both parties opposed his previous nomination, calling his comments disqualifying.