Summary
The New York Young Republican group was disbanded after a group chat leaked, showing racist and antisemitic messages. The New York Republican State Committee took this action because several members from the group were involved in the chat. The incident also led to some group members losing their jobs.
Key Facts
- The New York Young Republican group was disbanded due to leaked racist and antisemitic messages.
- The messages showed participants using racial slurs and offensive language about serious topics.
- Bobby Walker, chair of the group, made controversial comments in the chat.
- Peter Giunta, former chair, lost his job after being part of the chat and making offensive comments.
- The Kansas Young Republicans Organization was also disbanded for similar issues.
- Ed Cox, the New York Republican Party chair, highlighted the group's mismanagement and unacceptable language.
- The group faced financial troubles before being disbanded, reportedly after hosting an expensive Christmas party.
- The disbanding aims to restructure the group with new leadership.
