Vermont Republican State Senator Faces Calls to Resign
A Vermont Republican state senator is under pressure to resign after a group chat leak revealed racist and antisemitic language used by him and his wife.
Gov. Phil Scott called for the senator's resignation, stating:
The hateful statements made in this group chat are disgusting and unacceptable.
- Senator Samuel Douglass, 27, was involved in the chat with fellow Young Republicans from four states, including Vermont.
- Douglass was part of a historic red wave in November, helping the GOP pick up six seats in the Vermont Senate.
- He was recently nominated for "Legislator of the Year" at the Vermont GOP's Awards Night.
Author's summary: Vermont senator faces resignation calls over racist messages.