The article details the fallout from the revelation of racist and sexist text messages exchanged by leaders of the Young Republicans. J.D. Vance downplayed the severity of the messages, describing them as “youthful indiscretions” and suggesting the participants were much younger than they are. The messages prompted bipartisan calls for resignations and condemnations, with some Republicans and Democrats expressing outrage and demanding consequences. Vance focused on what he perceived as a distraction from offensive comments made by a Democratic candidate.
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The recent leak of a racist Telegram chat among young GOP operatives, including references to gas chambers and hateful slurs, has sparked condemnation from former Lincoln Project co-founder Steve Schmidt. Schmidt, a long-time Republican strategist, argues that the chat reveals a deeply troubling trend within the GOP’s youth pipeline, suggesting a significant portion of the young MAGA base is “absolutely irredeemable.” The chat, which included over 250 slurs and derogatory comments, was primarily created to strategize the campaign of Peter Giunta, who was running to lead the national Young Republicans organization. Following the revelations, both Giunta and William Hendrix, the vice chair of the Kansas Young Republicans, have lost their positions.
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During a NewsNation town hall, Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet was repeatedly pressed to condemn leaked messages from a Young Republican National Federation group chat that contained antisemitic and racist language, including praise for Hitler. Despite being given multiple opportunities, Kolvet avoided directly denouncing the messages. The leaked correspondence, which included thousands of messages, led to calls for resignations from within the Republican party and condemnation from the Young Republican National Federation itself. The messages were acquired from dozens of leaders within the organization across the country.
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A Milwaukee Brewers fan was fired after a video went viral showing her telling a Dodgers fan to “call ICE.” The incident occurred during a game when the fan responded to the Dodgers fan’s taunting by making the comment. The Dodgers fan, a U.S. citizen and war veteran, recorded the interaction, which led to the woman’s employer, ManPowerGroup, terminating her employment within 24 hours. Following the incident, the Dodgers fan and his friend were ejected from the stadium while the woman also resigned from her board member position at the Make a Wish Foundation.
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A recent Politico investigation exposed a series of virulently racist and antisemitic text messages shared within Young Republican groups across the nation. The messages, filled with slurs and hateful comments targeting minorities, women, and religious groups, sparked widespread condemnation. Despite the egregious nature of the texts, some prominent conservatives, including Vice President J.D. Vance, attempted to downplay the severity of the language. Several individuals involved in the chat have already faced repercussions, losing their positions in Republican politics.
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According to a recent Politico report, private Telegram chats of Young Republican leaders revealed deeply disturbing content, including praise for Adolf Hitler, the casual use of racial slurs, and calls for violence. The chat logs exposed a culture where racist, antisemitic, and violent rhetoric was commonplace among those positioning themselves as the party’s future leaders. Reactions to the leaked messages were swift, with many condemning the behavior, while others, including Vice President J.D. Vance, refused to condemn it. Governor Katherine Hochul called for consequences for the individuals involved and urged the Republican Party to condemn the behavior and remove the individuals from their official roles.
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Politico revealed offensive and bigoted private text messages exchanged among young Republican leaders. Vice President JD Vance downplayed the messages, portraying them as the actions of “kids.” However, Mother Jones’ analysis of public records and reports indicates the participants were primarily adults, ranging from 24 to 35 years old. The messages, which included racist, antisemitic, and homophobic slurs, prompted condemnation from several Republican figures and organizations, but Vance continued to defend the participants. Several of the participants in the group chat have subsequently lost their jobs and/or positions in political organizations.
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During a CNN “NewsNight” debate, Vice President JD Vance faced criticism for his response to a Politico report detailing racist and offensive messages exchanged in a Young Republicans group chat, where individuals used racial slurs and praised Hitler. Vance downplayed the report by drawing a comparison to messages from former Virginia state lawmaker Jay Jones, arguing he wouldn’t “join the pearl clutching when powerful people call for political violence”. Republican strategist Kristin Davis believed Vance missed an opportunity to encourage those involved to learn and apologize, while other panelists like Keith Boykin expressed disappointment, highlighting the Republican party’s current trajectory.
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A Republican state senator from Orleans County, Samuel Douglass, is facing calls for his resignation after a Politico report revealed his participation in a racist text chat with members of Young Republican chapters from multiple states. The chat, hosted on Telegram, included antisemitic and racist remarks, which led to condemnation from prominent Republican figures, including Governor Phil Scott and other state party leaders. The group chat, which involved other young Republicans from multiple states, contained hundreds of racist slurs. Douglass has not yet responded to requests for comment.
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Politico obtained thousands of pages of chats from Young Republican leaders, revealing disturbing racist and violent rhetoric, including derogatory terms for Black people and references to gas chambers. These messages also show an embrace of Nazi ideologies and a loosening of political norms within the GOP, particularly in the Trump era. Despite the appalling nature of the texts, some Republican figures, like JD Vance, downplayed the scandal and instead criticized a Democratic opponent. The participants were not just students but individuals in their 30s, some of whom work for elected officials or hold state senate positions.
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Woman Fired After “Call ICE” Threat at Brewers Game Sparks Outrage
A Milwaukee Brewers fan was fired after a video went viral showing her telling a Dodgers fan to “call ICE.” The incident occurred during a game when the fan responded to the Dodgers fan’s taunting by making the comment. The Dodgers fan, a U.S. citizen and war veteran, recorded the interaction, which led to the woman’s employer, ManPowerGroup, terminating her employment within 24 hours. Following the incident, the Dodgers fan and his friend were ejected from the stadium while the woman also resigned from her board member position at the Make a Wish Foundation.
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