'Never Trust an Indian': Trump Nominee Paul Ingrassia's Racist Views, 'Nazi Streak' Revealed; Senate action likely?

Paul Ingrassia, US President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the White House’s Office of Special Counsel, has reportedly been found to have a “Nazi streak”, something that will most likely affect his chances for the job. Following Politico’s revelation of a Young Republicans Telegram group teeming with racist jokes, the publication reported on Monday a series of racist texts by Ingrassia, which understandably rocked US political circles. According to Politico, which obtained access to an entire text chain by Ingrassia, the Republican attorney and political commentator has denigrated people of color on multiple occasions. “Never trust a chinaman or indian (sic),” was one of the texts Ingrassia sent in 2024 in an apparent reference to then-presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. In another exchange from January 2024, Ingrassia wrote: “MLK Jr. was the 1960’s George Floyd and his ‘vacation’ must be ended and thrown in the seventh circle of hell where it belongs (sic),” following up on an earlier text in which he said: “No moulignon vacations … From kwanza to a single month to a month in June to a black history needed not. (sic).” Perhaps the most blatant admission by Ingrassia came in response to a discussion about a Trump staffer, where the Republican wrote, “I do have a Nazi streak in me from time to time, I’ll admit it (sic),” prompting backlash from other members who were part of the chat. ‘Don’t support him’ Ingrassia’s Senate confirmation hearing is expected to take place this Thursday, but it’s unclear if it will move forward given the latest revelations about the US attorney. As Ingrassia’s views came to light, Republican Senator Rick Scott of Florida denounced the Trump nominee outright, saying, “I don’t support him. I can’t imagine how anyone could be anti-Semitic in this country. It’s wrong.” Republican Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin also has a similar view: HuffPost reported that Johnson, who is on the Senate committee, is asking that Ingrassia’s name be removed in light of the recent revelations. Meanwhile, the office of Republican Senator Rand Paul, the chairman of the Senate Homeland, referred comments to the White House about the latest revelations about Ingrassia. The White House has not commented so far. (This is a developing story. Check back for updates.)