Overview

• President Trump tapped Paul Ingrassia on May 29 to replace Hampton Dellinger at the Office of Special Counsel, an independent agency that protects whistleblowers and enforces ethics laws.
• Ingrassia’s résumé includes hosting a far-right podcast that urged martial law after the 2020 election and advocating for white supremacist Nick Fuentes on social media.
• He represented influencer Andrew Tate’s legal interests and has been criticized for praising extremist figures and conspiracy theories.
• Having been licensed as an attorney for only about ten months, Ingrassia also drew fire for demanding “exceptional loyalty” while serving as White House liaison to the Justice Department.
• Bipartisan concern over his extremist associations and limited legal experience foreshadows a contentious Senate confirmation battle.