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Trump Official Gavin Wax Faces Fallout from Racist Text Leak
10/18/2025
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Story summary
- Gavin Wax, a Trump-appointed official, is accused of leaking racist texts from Young Republican leaders.
- The fallout stems from a feud with Peter Giunta, who was implicated in the leaked messages.
- Tensions escalated after a May 2024 photo opportunity with Trump, during which Wax felt slighted.
- Peter Giunta publicly blamed Gavin Wax for the leak.
- The White House reportedly confronted Gavin Wax about the leaks.
