Summary
President Trump's nominee for the Office of Special Counsel, Paul Ingrassia, faces difficulties in getting Senate approval after reports surfaced about controversial text messages he sent. These messages included references to having a "Nazi streak" and dismissing Martin Luther King Jr.'s holiday. Some Republican senators have expressed their reluctance to support his nomination.
Key Facts
- Paul Ingrassia is nominated by President Trump to lead the Office of Special Counsel.
- Ingrassia reportedly sent text messages claiming to have a "Nazi streak" and criticizing Martin Luther King Jr.'s holiday.
- Several Republican senators, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune, are against or doubt his confirmation.
- Senate committee, where Ingrassia will appear, has a slight Republican majority.
- Ingrassia has ties to controversial figures known for bigoted views.
- House Democrats have called for Ingrassia's nomination to be withdrawn.
- The American Federation of Government Employees opposes his nomination, fearing it might endanger protections for civil servants.
