In a recent move, former President Trump has appointed Paul Ingrassia to a position at the General Services Administration (GSA) following a tumultuous nomination process that ended in controversy. Ingrassia, who faced backlash due to a texting scandal and connections to extremist views, had previously withdrawn his nomination for a whistleblower office. This decision to place him in a new role appears to counter previous predictions of defeat from Senate Republicans. The appointment has drawn criticism, highlighting Trump’s tendency to reward loyalists and controversial figures within his administration.