Vermont State Senator Faces Calls to Resign
A Vermont Republican state senator is facing pressure to resign after a leaked group chat revealed racist and antisemitic language used by him and his wife.
Samuel Douglass, 27, a first-term senator, was involved in a 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, stating the above. Douglass was recently nominated for “Legislator of the Year” at the Vermont GOP’s Awards Night.
The incident has sparked outrage, with many calling for Douglass' resignation, including members of his own party.
Author's summary: Vermont senator faces resignation calls over racist messages.
- Douglass is a first-term Republican state senator from Orleans County.
- The leaked group chat involved young Republicans from four states.
- Douglass was nominated for “Legislator of the Year” before the incident.