The Republicans are well known for making offensive remarks about those they don’t consider equals.
Whether it’s women, Black people, Asian people, LGBTQIA++ individuals, Muslims, or other minority groups, the hate-mongering party has never hesitated to express their prejudice against them openly. However, this time they are not expressing their hate per se, but are excusing the behaviors of those engaging in such discourse.
Recently, Politico published a candid article exposing Telegram conversations among several Young Republican individuals (some of whom hold official positions) from a group called RESTOREYR WAR ROOM. These conversations, spanning thousands of pages, included several racist, sexist, and anti-Semitic remarks. Members of the group chat were seen casually discussing Adolf Hitler and his gas chambers. Others referred to rape as “epic,” declared their love for the Nazi dictator by chanting “I love Hitler”, and used racial slurs to address one another.
While many were in the Telegram group, an individual who consistently contributed to the ongoing conversations was Peter Giunta, who previously held the position of chair of the New York State Young Republicans. In a text from June, Giunta, referring to the upcoming voting for him to become chair of the Young Republican National Federation, said, “Everyone that votes no is going to the gas chamber.”Additionally, he also claimed that he would be creating some of the “greatest physiological torture methods known to man” to punish those who flip and do not vote for him.
In light of these events, United States Vice President JD Vance suggested that their behaviour should be excused because they are “young boys” and that young people often make “edgy” jokes. When asked to comment on the incident during The Charlie Kirk Show, he stated:
“Grow up! Focus on the real issues. Don’t focus on what kids say in group chats… The reality is that kids do stupid things, especially young boys — they tell edgy jokes. That’s what kids do.”
Many people online have pushed back against his comments, pointing out that those involved in the group chat are primarily between the ages of 20 and 40, while Vance himself is 41. One commenter wrote under a video of his remarks on X:
“They’re in their 30’s… I’m a Republican and I don’t endorse his message. If JD is going to double down in what is beginning to sound like white supremacy talk, he’s done.”
Others shared similar sentiments while noting the disintegrating nature of the Republican mind.
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