While in the United States, Andrew Tate’s electronic devices were seized by Customs and Border Protection. Subsequently, a White House official, Paul Ingrassia, intervened on the Tate brothers’ behalf by contacting senior Department of Homeland Security officials, requesting the devices be returned. Ingrassia’s actions caused concern among DHS officials, who worried about potential interference in a federal investigation. Law enforcement experts noted the unusual nature of such White House involvement, raising questions about potential intimidation and the politicization of law enforcement. The Tates deny any wrongdoing, and the status of any investigation into their devices remains unclear.
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Following a ProPublica investigation, Senators Richard Blumenthal and Gary Peters have initiated an inquiry into a White House official’s intervention in a federal investigation involving Andrew and Tristan Tate. The official, Paul Ingrassia, formerly a legal representative for the Tates, allegedly contacted senior Department of Homeland Security officials to request the return of electronic devices seized from the brothers. Senators have requested a comprehensive account of Ingrassia’s actions from both the White House and DHS, expressing concerns about potential interference and impartiality within federal law enforcement. The Tates are currently facing sex trafficking accusations in multiple countries.
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Following the seizure of Andrew Tate’s electronic devices by Customs and Border Protection officials, the White House intervened on his behalf, requesting their return. A White House official, Paul Ingrassia, who had previously represented the Tate brothers, contacted senior Department of Homeland Security officials, stating the seizure was a poor use of resources. This intervention raised concerns among DHS officials, with one calling the request an overreach and offensive to their duty to uphold the law. Legal experts have noted that such intervention by the White House is highly unusual and raises questions about impartiality and potential interference in a federal investigation.
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President Trump’s nomination of Paul Ingrassia to lead the DOJ’s special counsel office is likely to fail following reports of offensive comments made by Ingrassia in a private group chat. Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated that Ingrassia’s confirmation is unlikely. The reported remarks include racial slurs and derogatory comments about Martin Luther King Jr., prompting calls for the White House to withdraw the nomination. Despite a scheduled Senate hearing, the nomination faces opposition from both Democrats and key Republicans.
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Leaked messages from a group chat including Republican operative Paul Ingrassia, Trump’s nominee for Special Counsel, have surfaced containing shockingly racist and hateful content. The messages, sent throughout 2024, include racial slurs, admissions of a “Nazi streak,” and disparaging remarks about Martin Luther King Jr. Ingrassia, who is also facing a sexual harassment allegation, had his testimony delayed earlier this year over potential ties to antisemitism and online extremism. The content of these messages, which were reported by Politico, provide a chilling look into Ingrassia’s views and are being revealed amid other scandals for young Republican figures.
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