Paul Ingrassia, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead a federal watchdog agency, withdrew his nomination after offensive text messages surfaced, including one in which he described himself as having 'a Nazi streak.' The revelations prompted several Republican senators to oppose his confirmation, leading Ingrassia to step aside before his scheduled hearing. Despite his withdrawal, Democratic leaders called for his removal from his current White House role, arguing that stepping down as a nominee was insufficient. The incident highlights rare bipartisan resistance to Trump's appointments, as well as ongoing scrutiny of controversial nominees.
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