Vt. Republican state senator faces calls to resign after posting racist messages in group chat

Vermont Republican State Senator Faces Calls to Resign

A Vermont Republican state senator is under pressure to resign after a leaked group chat revealed racist and antisemitic messages.

Samuel Douglass, 27, a first-term senator from Orleans County, was involved in a racist text chat with fellow young Republicans from four states, including Vermont.

The hateful statements made in this group chat are disgusting and unacceptable.

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott called on Douglass to resign, saying the language used was unacceptable.

Author's summary: Vermont senator faces resignation calls over racist messages.

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WBUR WBUR — 2025-10-15

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