John Thune says Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia won't get confirmed

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Office of Special Counsel appears unlikely to secure confirmation after several Senate Republicans indicated Monday that the president’s nominee doesn’t have their support.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead a key federal whistleblower agency appears unlikely to secure confirmation after several Senate Republicans indicated Monday that his pick doesn’t have their support.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., asked whether the White House should pull the nomination of far-right former podcaster Paul Ingrassia, said, “I think so.”

“He’s not going to pass,” he added.

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., separately told NBC News that he will oppose Ingrassia’s nomination.

“I don’t plan on voting for him,” said Scott, a member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.