Trump Appoints Paul Ingrassia as New Watchdog Lead
Friday, May 30, 2025, 12:22 pm
President Trump has tapped former right‐wing podcast host Paul Ingrassia to head the Office of Special Counsel amid months of agency turmoil. The controversial nomination has sparked debate about oversight and accountability in a period marked by persistent institutional instability.
The appointment follows months of turbulence at the watchdog agency.
Trump tapped former right-wing podcast host Paul Ingrassia to head the Office of Special Counsel.
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