President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead a federal watchdog has withdrawn from consideration after racist and hateful messages he allegedly sent were exposed.

Paul Ingrassia, 30, allegedly admitted that he had a “Nazi streak” and sent racial slurs in a group chat with fellow Republicans.

“I will be withdrawing myself from Thursday’s HSGAC hearing to lead the Office of Special Counsel because unfortunately I do not have enough Republican votes at this time,” Ingrassia posted in an online message.

Ingrassia, the current White House liaison to the Department of Homeland Security, said he would “continue to serve President Trump and this administration to Make America Great Again!”

At least five GOP Senators said they would not support Ingrassia’s nomination after Politico reported the tex

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