Democrats urge spiking of Trump watchdog nominee who would ‘traumatize’ workforce

Two Democratic committee leaders are urging the Senate to reject the nomination of Paul Ingrassia to lead a top whistleblower office, calling him “unfit” for the role and arguing he would help the Trump administration “traumatize the federal workforce and consolidate unchecked power.”

Ingrassia, a former podcast host, was nominated last month to lead the Office of the Special Counsel (OSC). He has come under fire for a series of controversial remarks about Jan. 6, 2021, as well as his praise for other right-wing figures.