Bulwark Takes Trump’s Pick Admits He Has a ‘Nazi Streak’
Oct 21, 2025
Tim Miller dives into the troubling nomination of Paul Ingrassia, who has sent out offensive texts rife with racist and antisemitic language. He discusses Ingrassia's alarming admission of a 'Nazi streak' and connections to the alt-right. The conversation also highlights a broader pattern of unqualified, extreme officials being placed in key roles, emphasizing a cultural shift within younger Republican operatives that rewards divisive rhetoric. The fallout among GOP members raises questions about party loyalty and the implications for American governance.
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Loyalty Over Competence In Nomination
- Tim Miller argues Paul Ingrassia's nomination mocks the Office of Special Counsel by rewarding loyalty over competence.
- He frames the pick as a signal that the office will be weaponized to go after political opponents.
Leaked Texts Reveal Extremist Language
- Tim Miller recounts leaked MAGA text messages where Ingrassia calls himself having "a Nazi streak" and dismisses MLK Day.
- The texts also show promotion of Nick Fuentes and racist slurs targeting multiple groups.
Alleged Hotel Incident With Staffer
- Miller describes an account where Ingrassia canceled a woman's hotel room and forced her to stay with him at a DHS retreat.
- He notes that the White House investigated but that such investigations rarely produce consequences.