Paul Ingrassia is no longer President Trump's pick to lead the Office of Special Counsel, a White House official told CBS News, after allegations surfaced that he sent offensive text messages, including one where he reportedly conceded he has "a Nazi streak" — leading some GOP senators to back away from him.

Ingrassia wrote on X that he's withdrawing from a Thursday morning Senate hearing because "unfortunately I do not have enough Republican votes at this time." He said he "will continue to serve President Trump and this administration to Make America Great Again." He did not mention the text messages, which were published this week by Politico . Ingrassia has previously served as the White House's liaison to the Department of Homeland Security.

Mr. Trump nominated the 30-year

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