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Paul Ingrassia racist remarks: Paul Ingrassia, the newly-nominated lead for the US Office of the Special Counsel under President Donald Trump, is facing intense criticism following reports of allegedly racist and extremist remarks. The controversy, revealed by Politico, comes just days ahead of his Senate confirmation hearing, casting doubt over his appointment.

Screenshots of a Republican group chat allegedly show Ingrassia making a series of inflammatory statements. Among the remarks, he reportedly described Martin Luther King Jr. as “the 1960s George Floyd” and suggested the MLK Jr. holiday “should be tossed into the seventh circle of hell.” Ingrassia allegedly added, “I do have a Nazi streak in me from time to time, I will admit it,” prompting widespread condemnation.

One of the most controversial comments targeted Indian-American Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, with Ingrassia reportedly writing, “Never trust a Chinaman or Indian. NEVER.” Other messages reportedly called for leadership positions to be reserved for “competent white men” and dismissed foundational American principles of equality.

Political Fallout And Senate Reaction

Ingrassia’s comments have drawn bipartisan criticism. Republican Senators, including Rick Scott and Ron Johnson, reportedly called for his nomination to be withdrawn. Senator Rand Paul’s office deferred comments to the White House, which has yet to issue a statement. The revelations arrive amid growing scrutiny over Ingrassia’s ties to far-right figures and a previous sexual harassment allegation, which was later withdrawn.

Born in 1995, Ingrassia is a 30-year-old attorney and political commentator. He serves as White House liaison to the Department of Homeland Security and has interned at the White House during Trump’s first term. A Cornell Law School graduate, he runs a political newsletter followed by Trump since 2024.

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Parallel Controversy in Florida: Chandler Langevin

The controversy surrounding Indian-Americans in US politics was mirrored recently in Palm Bay, Florida. City Councilman Chandler Langevin was formally censured after posting inflammatory remarks targeting Indian residents. Langevin urged Trump to “revoke every Indian visa and deport them immediately,” sparking protests from local residents and Indian-American organisations. While the censure restricts some of his official powers, Langevin remains in office and has vowed to challenge the reprimand legally.

 ALSO READ:‘Deport Every Indian Immediately’: Florida Councilman Under Fire For Racist, Anti-India Social Media Posts

With Paul Ingrassia’s Senate hearing imminent and multiple controversies surrounding public figures targeting Indian-Americans, both cases have amplified conversations about racism, political accountability, and public decorum in the US political landscape.

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