Three pro-Jewish groups are throwing their support behind President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel and urge the Senate to advance his confirmation.
Paul Ingrassia, an attorney and former podcast host who Trump has tapped to investigate federal government wrongdoing, was scheduled to testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on July 24 before the panel put his hearing on hold.
Ingrassia’s nomination has faced scrutiny from opponents over alleged ties to individuals with anti-Semitic beliefs, which Ingrassia has vigorously denied.
The Israeli Heritage Foundation, Combat Antisemitism Movement, and Zionist Organization of America have stepped forward to back Ingrassia for the role, saying they view him as an ally….