Summary
Vermont state Senator Samuel Douglass, a Republican, has resigned after being linked to a group chat with racist and antisemitic content. The chat included members of a Young Republican group from various states, and the incident led to public backlash and personal threats to Douglass and his family. His resignation takes effect on Monday at noon.
Key Facts
- Samuel Douglass is a Vermont state Senator who resigned following reports of a racist group chat.
- The group chat contained racist and antisemitic remarks, including praise for Adolf Hitler.
- Douglass was the only elected official involved in the group chat.
- His resignation is due to the backlash and threats he and his family received after the chat was exposed.
- The group chat, used by Young Republicans from multiple states, was first reported by Politico.
- Some participants in the chat have already lost their jobs following the revelations.
- Douglass expressed gratitude for the support he received from constituents and pledged to reach out to those hurt by the messages.
- He was elected in 2024 and had introduced a significant agriculture bill in his first year.
