"A Vermont state lawmaker has resigned over racist and antisemitic chat messages that circulated within the Young Republican political group, another substantial consequence in a scandal that on Friday saw the New York state Young Republicans' charter revoked. State senator Samuel Douglass, the only elected official known to have taken part in the leaked group chat exposed by Politico, resigned Friday over his participation."
"Other messages in the chat reflected factional infighting in the Young Republicans that included calling Minnesotan members a slur for gay men and other LGBTQ+ people, Nebraskans inbred cow fuckers and members from Rhode Island traitorous cunts. There was a reference to a fat stinky Jew along with comments and jokes about gas chambers, torture and rape, according to Politico."
"In his resignation statement, Douglass said the comment was an unflattering remark about a specific individual, absolutely not a generalization and said he hoped to mend bridges to the best of my ability. His statement also said that he and his wife, who have recently welcomed their first child, had received some of the most horrific hate one could imagine, including threats of violence."
Vermont state senator Samuel Douglass resigned after participation in a leaked Young Republican group chat containing racist and antisemitic messages. Douglass, 26, apologized for his comments and said stepping down, effective Monday, was necessary to keep his family safe. The scandal coincided with the New York state Young Republicans' charter being revoked. Chat content included derogatory remarks about an Indian woman, antisemitic comments, slurs targeting Minnesotans, Nebraskans, and Rhode Island members, and jokes about gas chambers, torture and rape. Douglass's wife also posted an antisemitic remark, and the couple reported receiving violent threats.
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