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Trump nominee reportedly boasted of ‘Nazi streak’ in group chats

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Paul Ingrassia at a White House event in June. Photograph: Alex Brandon/AP

A Donald Trump nominee who is scheduled for a confirmation hearing this week told other Republicans he “has a Nazi streak” and that holidays commemorating Black people should be “eviscerated”, according to a report based on a private group chat.

Trump nominated Paul Ingrassia to serve as special counsel of the United States, a role charged in part with safeguarding federal whistleblowers from retaliation. His confirmation hearing is set for Thursday.

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