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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rhian Lubin

Trump Office of Special Counsel nominee accused of admitting ‘Nazi streak’ withdraws amid GOP backlash

President Donald Trump’s nominee to head up the Office of Special Counsel has withdrawn himself from consideration following Republican backlash to texts where he allegedly admitted having “a Nazi streak.”

Paul Ingrassia conceded that he did not have enough Republican support for his nomination ahead of a confirmation hearing in front of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee that was scheduled for Thursday.

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