Trump nominee reportedly boasted of ‘Nazi streak’ in group chats

Special counsel nominee Paul Ingrassia also said holidays commemorating Black people should be eviscerated'

A Donald Trump nominee who is scheduled for a confirmation hearing this week told other Republicans he has a Nazi streak" and that holidays commemorating Black people should be eviscerated," according to a report based on a private group chat.

Trump nominated Paul Ingrassia to serve as special counsel of the United States, a role charged in part with safeguarding federal whistleblowers from retaliation. His confirmation hearing is set for Thursday.