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After reports that Young Republican leaders shared slurs, praised Hitler, and joked about slavery and rape in a Telegram group chat, Republican officials demanded resignations. Vermont Gov. Phil Scott urged state senator Sam Douglass to step down and leave the party; the YRNF condemned the messages, and Kansas deactivated its Young Republicans chapter. Politico said some New York figures quit, including Peter Giunta, who disputed the logs’ accuracy. Reps. Elise Stefanik and Mike Lawler denounced the rhetoric, while Vice President JD Vance downplayed the uproar. Democrats, including Govs. Kathy Hochul and Gavin Newsom, called for consequences and investigation.

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