A Vermont Republican state senator is under pressure to resign after a group chat revealed racist and antisemitic messages.
Gov. Phil Scott called on Senator Douglass to resign, stating:
The hateful statements made in this group chat are disgusting and unacceptable.
Douglass, 27, was part of a group chat with fellow young Republicans from four states, including Vermont, where racist and antisemitic language was used.
Author's summary: Vermont senator faces resignation calls over racist messages.