WASHINGTON — The nomination of Paul Ingrassia, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Office of Special Counsel, appeared to be in jeopardy Monday night after Politico reported that he had sent a series of racist text messages.

At least four Republican senators, including the Senate majority leader, Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, have signaled that they will oppose his nomination to the office, which is a traditionally independent corruption-fighting agency that safeguards federal whistleblowers and enforces some ethics laws.

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., told reporters Monday evening that he had spoken with the administration about Ingrassia but did not share details. He told reporters, “I do not support him.”

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