Paul Ingrassia, President Trump's nominee to head the Office of Special Counsel, withdrew his name from consideration after reports surfaced in which he said he had “a little bit of Nazi leanings.”
Ingrassia's lawyer denied the accusations.
“Mr. Ingrassia has never harassed any of his co-workers—women or otherwise, sexually or otherwise—in connection with any work,” Paltzik wrote in the letter.
The coworker in question filed a complaint with HR after the incident, Politico reports, but withdrew it days later due to fears of retaliation.
Ingrassia's lawyer denied the accusations.
“Mr. Ingrassia has never harassed any of his co-workers—women or otherwise, sexually or otherwise—in connection with any work,” Paltzik wrote in the letter.
In another case, Ingrassia was reportedly investigated for stalking after forcing a lower-ranking female colleague to share a hotel room with him. according to Politico.
The coworker in question filed a complaint with HR after the incident, Politico reports, but withdrew it days later due to fears of retaliation.
Ingrassia's lawyer denied the accusations.
“Mr. Ingrassia has never harassed any of his co-workers—women or otherwise, sexually or otherwise—in connection with any work,” Paltzik wrote in the letter.
“We do not accept the authenticity of any of these alleged messages,” Ingrassia attorney Edward Andrew Palcik said in a statement, adding that “even if the texts are genuine, they are clearly perceived as self-deprecating and satirical humor.”
In another case, Ingrassia was reportedly investigated for stalking after forcing a lower-ranking female colleague to share a hotel room with him. according to Politico.
The coworker in question filed a complaint with HR after the incident, Politico reports, but withdrew it days later due to fears of retaliation.
Ingrassia's lawyer denied the accusations.
“Mr. Ingrassia has never harassed any of his co-workers—women or otherwise, sexually or otherwise—in connection with any work,” Paltzik wrote in the letter.
In response, Ingrassia's lawyer tried to downplay the reports of negotiations.
“We do not accept the authenticity of any of these alleged messages,” Ingrassia attorney Edward Andrew Palcik said in a statement, adding that “even if the texts are genuine, they are clearly perceived as self-deprecating and satirical humor.”
In another case, Ingrassia was reportedly investigated for stalking after forcing a lower-ranking female colleague to share a hotel room with him. according to Politico.
The coworker in question filed a complaint with HR after the incident, Politico reports, but withdrew it days later due to fears of retaliation.
Ingrassia's lawyer denied the accusations.
“Mr. Ingrassia has never harassed any of his co-workers—women or otherwise, sexually or otherwise—in connection with any work,” Paltzik wrote in the letter.
Ingrassia responded: “I have Nazi tendencies from time to time, I admit it,” Politico reported.
In response, Ingrassia's lawyer tried to downplay the reports of negotiations.
“We do not accept the authenticity of any of these alleged messages,” Ingrassia attorney Edward Andrew Palcik said in a statement, adding that “even if the texts are genuine, they are clearly perceived as self-deprecating and satirical humor.”
In another case, Ingrassia was reportedly investigated for stalking after forcing a lower-ranking female colleague to share a hotel room with him. according to Politico.
The coworker in question filed a complaint with HR after the incident, Politico reports, but withdrew it days later due to fears of retaliation.
Ingrassia's lawyer denied the accusations.
“Mr. Ingrassia has never harassed any of his co-workers—women or otherwise, sexually or otherwise—in connection with any work,” Paltzik wrote in the letter.
And in May 2024, Ingrassia allegedly wrote a message saying he had “Nazi tendencies” after a participant in the message thread wrote: “Paul belongs to the Hitler Youth with Übergruppenführer Steve Bannon.”
Ingrassia responded: “I have Nazi tendencies from time to time, I admit it,” Politico reported.
In response, Ingrassia's lawyer tried to downplay the reports of negotiations.
“We do not accept the authenticity of any of these alleged messages,” Ingrassia attorney Edward Andrew Palcik said in a statement, adding that “even if the texts are genuine, they are clearly perceived as self-deprecating and satirical humor.”
In another case, Ingrassia was reportedly investigated for stalking after forcing a lower-ranking female colleague to share a hotel room with him. according to Politico.
The coworker in question filed a complaint with HR after the incident, Politico reports, but withdrew it days later due to fears of retaliation.
Ingrassia's lawyer denied the accusations.
“Mr. Ingrassia has never harassed any of his co-workers—women or otherwise, sexually or otherwise—in connection with any work,” Paltzik wrote in the letter.
In January 2024, Ingrassia wrote to a group of Republicans that the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday “should be ended and sent to the seventh circle of hell.” Politician disclosed.
And in May 2024, Ingrassia allegedly wrote a message saying he had “Nazi tendencies” after a participant in the message thread wrote: “Paul belongs to the Hitler Youth with Übergruppenführer Steve Bannon.”
Ingrassia responded: “I have Nazi tendencies from time to time, I admit it,” Politico reported.
In response, Ingrassia's lawyer tried to downplay the reports of negotiations.
“We do not accept the authenticity of any of these alleged messages,” Ingrassia attorney Edward Andrew Palcik said in a statement, adding that “even if the texts are genuine, they are clearly perceived as self-deprecating and satirical humor.”
In another case, Ingrassia was reportedly investigated for stalking after forcing a lower-ranking female colleague to share a hotel room with him. according to Politico.
The coworker in question filed a complaint with HR after the incident, Politico reports, but withdrew it days later due to fears of retaliation.
Ingrassia's lawyer denied the accusations.
“Mr. Ingrassia has never harassed any of his co-workers—women or otherwise, sexually or otherwise—in connection with any work,” Paltzik wrote in the letter.
Ingrassia's nomination was complicated by alleged extremist, racist and sexist incidents and statements from his past, as well as backlash over his limited experience with federal oversight. He has served as the White House liaison to the Department of Homeland Security since 2025 and said in a message Tuesday that he will “continue to serve President Trump and this administration to Make America Great Again!”
In January 2024, Ingrassia wrote to a group of Republicans that the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday “should be ended and sent to the seventh circle of hell.” Politician disclosed.
And in May 2024, Ingrassia allegedly wrote a message saying he had “Nazi tendencies” after a participant in the message thread wrote: “Paul belongs to the Hitler Youth with Übergruppenführer Steve Bannon.”
Ingrassia responded: “I have Nazi tendencies from time to time, I admit it,” Politico reported.
In response, Ingrassia's lawyer tried to downplay the reports of negotiations.
“We do not accept the authenticity of any of these alleged messages,” Ingrassia attorney Edward Andrew Palcik said in a statement, adding that “even if the texts are genuine, they are clearly perceived as self-deprecating and satirical humor.”
In another case, Ingrassia was reportedly investigated for stalking after forcing a lower-ranking female colleague to share a hotel room with him. according to Politico.
The coworker in question filed a complaint with HR after the incident, Politico reports, but withdrew it days later due to fears of retaliation.
Ingrassia's lawyer denied the accusations.
“Mr. Ingrassia has never harassed any of his co-workers—women or otherwise, sexually or otherwise—in connection with any work,” Paltzik wrote in the letter.
Ingrassia's confirmation hearing was scheduled to take place Thursday. When asked Tuesday whether he thought candidate Trump's appearance before the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee was a mistake, Thune laughed and replied, “Yes.” for politics.
Ingrassia's nomination was complicated by alleged extremist, racist and sexist incidents and statements from his past, as well as backlash over his limited experience with federal oversight. He has served as the White House liaison to the Department of Homeland Security since 2025 and said in a message Tuesday that he will “continue to serve President Trump and this administration to Make America Great Again!”
In January 2024, Ingrassia wrote to a group of Republicans that the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday “should be ended and sent to the seventh circle of hell.” Politician disclosed.
And in May 2024, Ingrassia allegedly wrote a message saying he had “Nazi tendencies” after a participant in the message thread wrote: “Paul belongs to the Hitler Youth with Übergruppenführer Steve Bannon.”
Ingrassia responded: “I have Nazi tendencies from time to time, I admit it,” Politico reported.
In response, Ingrassia's lawyer tried to downplay the reports of negotiations.
“We do not accept the authenticity of any of these alleged messages,” Ingrassia attorney Edward Andrew Palcik said in a statement, adding that “even if the texts are genuine, they are clearly perceived as self-deprecating and satirical humor.”
In another case, Ingrassia was reportedly investigated for stalking after forcing a lower-ranking female colleague to share a hotel room with him. according to Politico.
The coworker in question filed a complaint with HR after the incident, Politico reports, but withdrew it days later due to fears of retaliation.
Ingrassia's lawyer denied the accusations.
“Mr. Ingrassia has never harassed any of his co-workers—women or otherwise, sexually or otherwise—in connection with any work,” Paltzik wrote in the letter.
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Ron Johnson (R-WI) and James Langford (R-OK) — all MAGA Republicans who rarely break away from the president — have also made it clear they will oppose Ingrassia's confirmation.
Ingrassia's confirmation hearing was scheduled to take place Thursday. When asked Tuesday whether he thought candidate Trump's appearance before the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee was a mistake, Thune laughed and replied, “Yes.” for politics.
Ingrassia's nomination was complicated by alleged extremist, racist and sexist incidents and statements from his past, as well as backlash over his limited experience with federal oversight. He has served as the White House liaison to the Department of Homeland Security since 2025 and said in a message Tuesday that he will “continue to serve President Trump and this administration to Make America Great Again!”
In January 2024, Ingrassia wrote to a group of Republicans that the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday “should be ended and sent to the seventh circle of hell.” Politician disclosed.
And in May 2024, Ingrassia allegedly wrote a message saying he had “Nazi tendencies” after a participant in the message thread wrote: “Paul belongs to the Hitler Youth with Übergruppenführer Steve Bannon.”
Ingrassia responded: “I have Nazi tendencies from time to time, I admit it,” Politico reported.
In response, Ingrassia's lawyer tried to downplay the reports of negotiations.
“We do not accept the authenticity of any of these alleged messages,” Ingrassia attorney Edward Andrew Palcik said in a statement, adding that “even if the texts are genuine, they are clearly perceived as self-deprecating and satirical humor.”
In another case, Ingrassia was reportedly investigated for stalking after forcing a lower-ranking female colleague to share a hotel room with him. according to Politico.
The coworker in question filed a complaint with HR after the incident, Politico reports, but withdrew it days later due to fears of retaliation.
Ingrassia's lawyer denied the accusations.
“Mr. Ingrassia has never harassed any of his co-workers—women or otherwise, sexually or otherwise—in connection with any work,” Paltzik wrote in the letter.
“It won’t pass,” Thune told reporters Monday.
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Ron Johnson (R-WI) and James Langford (R-OK) — all MAGA Republicans who rarely break away from the president — have also made it clear they will oppose Ingrassia's confirmation.
Ingrassia's confirmation hearing was scheduled to take place Thursday. When asked Tuesday whether he thought candidate Trump's appearance before the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee was a mistake, Thune laughed and replied, “Yes.” for politics.
Ingrassia's nomination was complicated by alleged extremist, racist and sexist incidents and statements from his past, as well as backlash over his limited experience with federal oversight. He has served as the White House liaison to the Department of Homeland Security since 2025 and said in a message Tuesday that he will “continue to serve President Trump and this administration to Make America Great Again!”
In January 2024, Ingrassia wrote to a group of Republicans that the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday “should be ended and sent to the seventh circle of hell.” Politician disclosed.
And in May 2024, Ingrassia allegedly wrote a message saying he had “Nazi tendencies” after a participant in the message thread wrote: “Paul belongs to the Hitler Youth with Übergruppenführer Steve Bannon.”
Ingrassia responded: “I have Nazi tendencies from time to time, I admit it,” Politico reported.
In response, Ingrassia's lawyer tried to downplay the reports of negotiations.
“We do not accept the authenticity of any of these alleged messages,” Ingrassia attorney Edward Andrew Palcik said in a statement, adding that “even if the texts are genuine, they are clearly perceived as self-deprecating and satirical humor.”
In another case, Ingrassia was reportedly investigated for stalking after forcing a lower-ranking female colleague to share a hotel room with him. according to Politico.
The coworker in question filed a complaint with HR after the incident, Politico reports, but withdrew it days later due to fears of retaliation.
Ingrassia's lawyer denied the accusations.
“Mr. Ingrassia has never harassed any of his co-workers—women or otherwise, sexually or otherwise—in connection with any work,” Paltzik wrote in the letter.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.C.) called on Trump to withdraw Ingrassia's nomination, saying he doesn't think the nominee will get the votes needed for confirmation.
“It won’t pass,” Thune told reporters Monday.
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Ron Johnson (R-WI) and James Langford (R-OK) — all MAGA Republicans who rarely break away from the president — have also made it clear they will oppose Ingrassia's confirmation.
Ingrassia's confirmation hearing was scheduled to take place Thursday. When asked Tuesday whether he thought candidate Trump's appearance before the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee was a mistake, Thune laughed and replied, “Yes.” for politics.
Ingrassia's nomination was complicated by alleged extremist, racist and sexist incidents and statements from his past, as well as backlash over his limited experience with federal oversight. He has served as the White House liaison to the Department of Homeland Security since 2025 and said in a message Tuesday that he will “continue to serve President Trump and this administration to Make America Great Again!”
In January 2024, Ingrassia wrote to a group of Republicans that the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday “should be ended and sent to the seventh circle of hell.” Politician disclosed.
And in May 2024, Ingrassia allegedly wrote a message saying he had “Nazi tendencies” after a participant in the message thread wrote: “Paul belongs to the Hitler Youth with Übergruppenführer Steve Bannon.”
Ingrassia responded: “I have Nazi tendencies from time to time, I admit it,” Politico reported.
In response, Ingrassia's lawyer tried to downplay the reports of negotiations.
“We do not accept the authenticity of any of these alleged messages,” Ingrassia attorney Edward Andrew Palcik said in a statement, adding that “even if the texts are genuine, they are clearly perceived as self-deprecating and satirical humor.”
In another case, Ingrassia was reportedly investigated for stalking after forcing a lower-ranking female colleague to share a hotel room with him. according to Politico.
The coworker in question filed a complaint with HR after the incident, Politico reports, but withdrew it days later due to fears of retaliation.
Ingrassia's lawyer denied the accusations.
“Mr. Ingrassia has never harassed any of his co-workers—women or otherwise, sexually or otherwise—in connection with any work,” Paltzik wrote in the letter.
Tuesday evening publish on XIngrassia said he was leaving because “unfortunately, I don't have enough Republican votes at the moment.”
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.C.) called on Trump to withdraw Ingrassia's nomination, saying he doesn't think the nominee will get the votes needed for confirmation.
“It won’t pass,” Thune told reporters Monday.
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Ron Johnson (R-WI) and James Langford (R-OK) — all MAGA Republicans who rarely break away from the president — have also made it clear they will oppose Ingrassia's confirmation.
Ingrassia's confirmation hearing was scheduled to take place Thursday. When asked Tuesday whether he thought candidate Trump's appearance before the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee was a mistake, Thune laughed and replied, “Yes.” for politics.
Ingrassia's nomination was complicated by alleged extremist, racist and sexist incidents and statements from his past, as well as backlash over his limited experience with federal oversight. He has served as the White House liaison to the Department of Homeland Security since 2025 and said in a message Tuesday that he will “continue to serve President Trump and this administration to Make America Great Again!”
In January 2024, Ingrassia wrote to a group of Republicans that the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday “should be ended and sent to the seventh circle of hell.” Politician disclosed.
And in May 2024, Ingrassia allegedly wrote a message saying he had “Nazi tendencies” after a participant in the message thread wrote: “Paul belongs to the Hitler Youth with Übergruppenführer Steve Bannon.”
Ingrassia responded: “I have Nazi tendencies from time to time, I admit it,” Politico reported.
In response, Ingrassia's lawyer tried to downplay the reports of negotiations.
“We do not accept the authenticity of any of these alleged messages,” Ingrassia attorney Edward Andrew Palcik said in a statement, adding that “even if the texts are genuine, they are clearly perceived as self-deprecating and satirical humor.”
In another case, Ingrassia was reportedly investigated for stalking after forcing a lower-ranking female colleague to share a hotel room with him. according to Politico.
The coworker in question filed a complaint with HR after the incident, Politico reports, but withdrew it days later due to fears of retaliation.
Ingrassia's lawyer denied the accusations.
“Mr. Ingrassia has never harassed any of his co-workers—women or otherwise, sexually or otherwise—in connection with any work,” Paltzik wrote in the letter.
Tuesday evening publish on XIngrassia said he was leaving because “unfortunately, I don't have enough Republican votes at the moment.”
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.C.) called on Trump to withdraw Ingrassia's nomination, saying he doesn't think the nominee will get the votes needed for confirmation.
“It won’t pass,” Thune told reporters Monday.
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Ron Johnson (R-WI) and James Langford (R-OK) — all MAGA Republicans who rarely break away from the president — have also made it clear they will oppose Ingrassia's confirmation.
Ingrassia's confirmation hearing was scheduled to take place Thursday. When asked Tuesday whether he thought candidate Trump's appearance before the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee was a mistake, Thune laughed and replied, “Yes.” for politics.
Ingrassia's nomination was complicated by alleged extremist, racist and sexist incidents and statements from his past, as well as backlash over his limited experience with federal oversight. He has served as the White House liaison to the Department of Homeland Security since 2025 and said in a message Tuesday that he will “continue to serve President Trump and this administration to Make America Great Again!”
In January 2024, Ingrassia wrote to a group of Republicans that the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday “should be ended and sent to the seventh circle of hell.” Politician disclosed.
And in May 2024, Ingrassia allegedly wrote a message saying he had “Nazi tendencies” after a participant in the message thread wrote: “Paul belongs to the Hitler Youth with Übergruppenführer Steve Bannon.”
Ingrassia responded: “I have Nazi tendencies from time to time, I admit it,” Politico reported.
In response, Ingrassia's lawyer tried to downplay the reports of negotiations.
“We do not accept the authenticity of any of these alleged messages,” Ingrassia attorney Edward Andrew Palcik said in a statement, adding that “even if the texts are genuine, they are clearly perceived as self-deprecating and satirical humor.”
In another case, Ingrassia was reportedly investigated for stalking after forcing a lower-ranking female colleague to share a hotel room with him. according to Politico.
The coworker in question filed a complaint with HR after the incident, Politico reports, but withdrew it days later due to fears of retaliation.
Ingrassia's lawyer denied the accusations.
“Mr. Ingrassia has never harassed any of his co-workers—women or otherwise, sexually or otherwise—in connection with any work,” Paltzik wrote in the letter.
