GOP Senators Reject Trump’s Watchdog Nominee Amid Racist Texts Report

At least four Republican senators, including Senate Majority Leader, have signaled their opposition to Paul Ingrassia’s nomination as the head of the Office of Special Counsel. The senators cited a report alleging that Ingrassia sent racist texts, prompting concerns about his suitability for the role. Ingrassia, a self-described constitutional law expert who previously hosted a far-right podcast with his sister, has a contentious history, including promoting a false theory that Nikki Haley was ineligible for the presidency.