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Paul Ingrassia Withdraws Nomination Amid Racist Text Scandal

11/14/2025

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Paul Ingrassia withdrew his nomination to lead the Office of Special Counsel after racist text messages he allegedly sent were published.
The messages included derogatory comments about Martin Luther King Jr. and ethnic groups.
Ingrassia is now deputy general counsel at the General Services Administration.
Senate leaders, including John Thune, opposed confirmation and said they would not pass it.
U.S. President Donald Trump did not comment on the withdrawal.

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Paul Ingrassia withdrew his nomination to lead the Office of Special Counsel after racist text messages he allegedly sent were published.
The messages included derogatory comments about Martin Luther King Jr. and ethnic groups.
Ingrassia is now deputy general counsel at the General Services Administration.
Senate leaders, including John Thune, opposed confirmation and said they would not pass it.
U.S. President Donald Trump did not comment on the withdrawal.