If you thought the controversy around MAGA attorney Paul Ingrassia's racist text scandal would derail his career, think again. Despite the scandal, which included the withdrawal of his nomination to lead the Office of Special Counsel after bipartisan disapproval, Ingrassia is not only remaining in government but also climbing the ranks.

Ingrassia, whose past is marred by connections to antisemitic extremists, a sexual harassment investigation, and a series of racist messages, has been appointed as Deputy General Counsel of the General Services Administration (GSA). This development came to light following POLITICO's recent report detailing Ingrassia's shift from the White House liaison to the Department of Homeland Security to a higher role at the GSA.

In one of the leaked chats, Ingrassia wrote disdainfully about Martin Luther King Jr. and other Black cultural holidays, and admitted to having a "Nazi streak." These remarks would typically end a career, but instead, they've seemingly had little effect on his trajectory within the current administration.

The decision to elevate Ingrassia is particularly surprising given his relatively fresh legal career; he graduated from Cornell Law just in 2022 and was admitted to the New York Bar the same year. The White House praised him as a "very helpful addition to GSA," emphasizing his role in executing President Trump’s America First policies, highlighting loyalty over experience.

This scenario underscores a broader trend where allegiance to political figures and ideologies trumps meritocracy and experience. The fact that Ingrassia is receiving a promotion rather than a dismissal has sparked outrage and concern among various groups and individuals who see this as indicative of the current state of political appointments.

As the administration continues to support Ingrassia despite the public outcry, it raises questions about the standards being applied to government appointments and the message it sends about the values being upheld. This move could have significant implications for the administration's public image and the internal culture of governmental agencies.