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The Guardian - US
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José Olivares

‘This is so vile’: Young Republicans face backlash after racist chats leaked

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Attendees wave their hats during a Donald Trump town hall event in Flint, Michigan, on 17 September 2024. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images

Some leaders of Young Republican groups throughout the country are facing major backlash after some of their racist and highly offensive messages in private group chats were revealed by Politico.

Democratic and Republican politicians denounced the language used and criticized the group. The Young Republican National Federation has called for resignations. The Kansas Young Republican group has been shut down and now a handful of those involved in the racist chat have lost their jobs.

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