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Republicans Under Fire for Rising Racism and Hate Speech
10/30/2025
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Story summary
- The Republican Party faces backlash over rising racist incidents within its ranks.
- FBI Director Kash Patel, an Indian-American, faced online hate after a Diwali greeting.
- Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy also faced hostility, signaling broader racist trends.
- Leaked messages from Young Republican operatives reveal a culture of hate speech and bigotry.
- Vice President JD Vance dismissed the controversy as "stupid jokes."
