GOP Senators Oppose Trump Nominees Over Racist Texts and Controversies
TL;DR
Paul Ingrassia, Trump's nominee for a DOJ special counsel position, faces likely rejection after Politico revealed racist and Nazi-related texts, with key senators urging withdrawal ahead of his Senate hearing.
- Thune signals Trump special counsel pick is DOA after racist texts revealed The Independent
- Trump nominee says MLK Jr. holiday belongs in ‘hell’ and that he has ‘Nazi streak,’ according to texts Politico
- Thune indicates Paul Ingrassia's nomination in serious trouble: 'He's not going to pass' ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- G.O.P. Senators Oppose Trump Watchdog Nominee After Report of Racist Texts The New York Times
- No plan for Trump-Putin meeting in ‘immediate future’, White House says – live The Guardian
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