Leaked Young Republicans Chat Shows Slurs, Praise for Hitler
Peter Giunta, then chair of the New York State Young Republicans, was identified by Politico as the primary source of racist messages within a group chat. He reportedly used derogatory language towards Black people, including slurs and comparisons to animals. Additionally, Giunta expressed support for slavery and made offensive remarks about a pilot’s appearance. Though he apologized, he stated he couldn’t verify the accuracy of the messages.