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Vermont Senator Resigns Amid Controversial Group Chat Fallout

10/20/2025

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Vermont state Sen. Sam Douglass will resign after being linked to a Young Republican group chat that shared hate-filled messages, including racist and misogynistic comments.
Douglass said he resigns to protect his family after a call from Gov. Phil Scott.
Politico first reported the leak involving members from multiple states, including a Trump administration official.
Fallout includes job losses for participants, including Peter Giunta, fired for posting 'I love Hitler'.

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Vermont state Sen. Sam Douglass will resign after being linked to a Young Republican group chat that shared hate-filled messages, including racist and misogynistic comments.
Douglass said he resigns to protect his family after a call from Gov. Phil Scott.
Politico first reported the leak involving members from multiple states, including a Trump administration official.
Fallout includes job losses for participants, including Peter Giunta, fired for posting 'I love Hitler'.