Trump's Special Counsel Nominee Withdraws Amid Racist Texts Controversy
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Paul Ingrassia, President Trump's nominee to lead the Office of the Special Counsel, withdrew from consideration after revelations of racist texts and controversial statements, including references to a 'Nazi streak' and derogatory comments about holidays related to Black Americans, which led to bipartisan opposition and his eventual withdrawal from the Senate process.
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