New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the federal agency responsible for protecting whistleblowers withdrew his candidacy on Wednesday (October 22) following reports that he bragged about having a "Nazi streak" and made racist remarks in a series of text messages.

Paul Ingrassia, 30, was set to appear before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee later this week for his confirmation hearing to head the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) - an independent watchdog that investigates whistleblower complaints.

Ingrassia announced his withdrawal on X (formerly Twitter), citing insufficient Republican support to move forward.

"I will be withdrawing myself from Thursday's [Senate Homeland Security...