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.
Samuel Douglass, 27, a first-term senator, was part of a group chat with fellow young Republicans from four states, including Vermont. The chat's content was made public by Politico on Tuesday.
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.
The incident has sparked a reaction from members of his own party, with many calling for his resignation.
Author's summary: Senator faces resignation calls over racist messages.