Trump's Watchdog Nominee Withdraws Amid Controversies and Offensive Texts
TL;DR
President Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel withdrew after offensive text messages were made public, revealing controversial views and causing GOP senators to oppose his confirmation.
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- Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed PBS
- Paul Ingrassia, Trump Nominee for Watchdog Role, Out After Report of Racist Texts The New York Times
- Trump’s nominee for whistleblower office is withdrawn after reports of racist texts CNN
- Trump’s latest failed nominee makes the White House appear even more incompetent MSNBC News
- Trump nominee says MLK Jr. holiday belongs in ‘hell’ and that he has ‘Nazi streak,’ according to texts Politico
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