Vermont Republican State Senator Faces Calls to Resign
A Vermont Republican state senator is facing pressure to resign after a leaked group chat revealed racist and antisemitic language used by him and his wife.
According to a story published by Politico, Senator Samuel Douglass, 27, was part of a group chat with fellow young Republicans from across the country, including Vermont.
The hateful statements made in this group chat are disgusting and unacceptable.
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott called on Douglass to resign on Tuesday evening, stating the above. Douglass was recently nominated for “Legislator of the Year” at the Vermont GOP’s Awards Night.
Author's summary: Vermont senator faces resignation calls over racist messages.
- Douglass is a first-term Republican state senator from Orleans County.
- The group chat involved members of Young Republican chapters in four states.
- Douglass was part of a historic red wave in the Vermont Senate last November.