Paul Ingrassia, who was tapped for a top ethics position, faced backlash after Politico reported on messages he allegedly sent, including one saying he had a “Nazi streak.”

Both lawmakers have clashed with Trump over his “big, beautiful bill” passed earlier in the summer. Paul has vowed to back Massie as he campaigns for reelection, despite Trump throwing his support behind Navy veteran Ed Gallrein, who has not officially entered the race for Kentucky’s 4th District seat.

President Trump is facing growing calls to withdraw the nomination of Paul Ingrassia to lead the Office of Special Counsel after the nominee reportedly referred to himself as having a “Nazi

Paul Ingrassia said he was removing himself from consideration to head the Office of Special Counsel amid reports of text messages containing racist language.

GOP senators had sent signals to the administration since the summer that Paul Ingrassia lacked the support for confirmation, in a rare rebuke to President Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, Paul Ingrassia, has withdrawn after racist and inflammatory texts surfaced. Ingrassia had previously mocked MLK Jr Day, described himself as having a ‘Nazi streak’,

President Trump's pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted.

Martin drew backlash after praising a Nazi sympathizer during a Trump fundraising event last summer. But his nomination was ultimately tanked in May amid scrutiny over his involvement in the “Stop the Steal” movement, which sought to overturn the 2020 election.