Summary
New York Republicans have shut down the state's Young Republicans chapter. This action followed a report about group leaders using offensive and racist language.
Key Facts
- The New York State Young Republicans chapter was disbanded by top Republicans in the state.
- A report revealed that leaders in the group used offensive language in a private chat.
- The language included praise for Adolf Hitler and jokes about serious and hurtful topics like slavery and rape.
- The state GOP Chairman, Ed Cox, announced the decision after a virtual meeting.
- Cox stated that the group had been poorly managed and that such language is unacceptable in the party.
- The decision to disband the group was unanimous among the executive committee.
