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.

theepochtimes.com / Trump Nominates Lawyer Paul Ingrassia to Lead Office of Special Counsel

The appointment follows months of turbulence at the watchdog agency.

go.com / Trump taps former right-wing podcast host for key watchdog post

Trump tapped former right-wing podcast host Paul Ingrassia to head the Office of Special Counsel.

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