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Vermont Governor Demands Resignation Over Racist Messages

10/15/2025

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Vermont Governor Phil Scott called for Republican State Senator Sam Douglass's resignation after a Telegram Young Republicans group chat leaked racist and antisemitic messages, per Politico.
Governor Scott described the statements as "disgusting and unacceptable" and urged all involved to resign.
Other Republican leaders echoed the sentiment, saying Douglass's remarks do not align with Vermont values.
The incident generated widespread condemnation and calls for accountability from both parties in Vermont.

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Vermont Governor Phil Scott called for Republican State Senator Sam Douglass's resignation after a Telegram Young Republicans group chat leaked racist and antisemitic messages, per Politico.
Governor Scott described the statements as "disgusting and unacceptable" and urged all involved to resign.
Other Republican leaders echoed the sentiment, saying Douglass's remarks do not align with Vermont values.
The incident generated widespread condemnation and calls for accountability from both parties in Vermont.