President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel announced he would withdraw from a confirmation hearing set for Thursday “because unfortunately I do not have enough Republican votes at this time.”

Paul Ingrassia was scheduled to appear before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in his bid for the role, which had already been delayed because of questions over the 30-year-old’s experience and his connection to controversial figures.

The concerns included ties to Nick Fuentes, a right-wing commentator associated with White nationalism and antisemitic views, and Andrew Tate, a right-wing figure known for misogynistic views.

The nominee was also the subject of an internal investigation at the Department of Homeland Security, where he worke

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