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nasty text messages Sent by Young Republican Leaders have been leaked, exposing how rampant racism, anti-Semitism, misogyny and violent discourse were allegedly the norm in the chat group.
Members of a Telegram chat group titled “Restorer War Room” reportedly said rape was “epic”, called black people “monkeys”, praised Adolf Hitler, and suggested their political opponents should be sent to gas chambers in the leaked messages. politico,
Young Republican Leader According to the outlet, those in the chat were from the New York, Kansas, Arizona and Vermont chapters of the national movement.
2,900 pages of text messages sent between early January and mid-August this year exposed how the people represented They talked behind closed doors about the future of the GOP Politico reported a plot to take control of the national Young Republican organization on a far-right pro-Donald Trump platform.
Peter Giunta, former president of the New York State Young Republicans, a staunch supporter of Trump, created the group and was one of its most prolific members. politico,
In June, Giunta met with the group about how he would respond to political opponents who did not vote for him in his unsuccessful bid to become president of the Young Republican National Federation.
Giunta reportedly said, “Everyone who doesn’t vote is going to the gas chamber.” “And everyone who supported but then voted for us is going to the gas chamber.”
Giunta reportedly said, “I’m going to create some of the greatest physical torture methods known to man. We only want true believers.”
Joe Maligno, whose social media profile previously identified him as General Counsel of the New York State Young Republicans, then reportedly came forward.
“Can we fix the shower? Gas chambers don’t fit Hitler’s style,” Maligno reportedly said.
National committee member Annie Kaikati of New York reportedly said, “I’m ready to watch people burn now.”
Independent Kayikati has been contacted for comment. Maligno could not be reached and did not respond. politico For comment.
Giunta served as chief of staff to New York State Assemblyman Mike Reilly, but was removed from his post after the allegations surfaced. Staten Island Advance reports,
In another exchange, a member of the group told Giunta that the Michigan Young Republicans had promised that they would “vote out the most right-wing person” to lead the Young Republican National Federation.
Giunta responded, “Great. I love Hitler.” politico,
He reportedly launched incredibly aggressive rhetoric about young Republicans in states who were leaning toward voting for his opponent in the election.
“Fuck Minnesota,” he allegedly texted. “The country cow lovers of Arkansas – Nebraska – rebel on our side; have blocked their bond and sent most of their delegates to Maryland – fat stinking Jews…Rhode Island – traitor c*** I will wipe off the face of this planet.”
Separately, after another chat member asked if the New Yorkers in the group were watching the NBA playoffs, Giunta reportedly responded: “If I wanted to see a monkey play ball I’d go to the zoo.”
Elsewhere, Giunta reportedly referred to black people as “watermelon people”.
Giunta was endorsed by New York Representative Elise Stefanik to become chair of the Young Republican National Federation earlier this year. Senior adviser Alex DeGrasse reported that Stefanik was “absolutely shocked” to learn of the allegations against Giunta and other members of the group. politico,
“Congresswoman Stefanik called on any NY Young Republicans responsible for these appalling comments in this chat to step down immediately,” DeGrasse said.
in a statement to politicoGiunta apologized for the “inexcusable language” and said he took “full responsibility”, but also told the outlet that he questioned the authenticity of the messages.
“I am deeply sorry to those offended by the insensitive and inexcusable language found in more than 28,000 messages from a private group chat I created during my campaign to lead the Young Republicans,” Giunta said. “Although I take full responsibility, I have no way of verifying their accuracy and I am deeply concerned that the message logs in question may have been tampered with in a misleading way.”
“These logs were obtained through extortion and provided politico A conspiracy is being hatched against me by the same people,” he said.
Giunta, who also said the leak was “disappointing” due to his “unwavering support” for President Donald Trump, reportedly claimed he had spoken to the White House about seeking support in his bid to become president of the national organization.
Trump and the Republican National Committee remained neutral.
an officer told politico The White House has no ties to the group and hundreds of groups seeking support.
Independent The White House has been contacted for further comment.
According to his LinkedIn profile, a member of the chat is currently a senior advisor in the Trump administration’s Office of General Counsel within the U.S. Small Business Administration.
According to this, Michael Bartels did not contribute to the chat, but “did not respond” against the offensive discourse. politico,
Independent Bartels has been contacted for comment.
Along with Giunta, William Hendricks, vice president of the Kansas Young Republicans, said the N-word more than a dozen times, while Bobby Walker, who was vice president of the New York State Young Republicans at the time, said the rape was “epic.”
in a statement to politicoWalker apologized but said parts of the chat had been “altered, taken out of context or otherwise manipulated.”
“There is no excuse for the language and tone of the messages sent in my name,” Walker said. “The language was inappropriate and hurtful, and I sincerely apologize. This has been a painful lesson about judgment and trust, and I am committed to moving forward with greater care, respect, and accountability in everything I say and do.”
Hendrix could not be reached for comment.
The Kansas Republican Party said it was “disgusted” by comments made by Hendricks and another leader named politico Report, Alex Dwyer.
Kansas GOP Chairman DeAndre Herbert said, “His comments do not reflect the beliefs of Republicans and certainly not of Kansas Republicans at large, who elected a black chair a few months ago.” npr“Republicans believe that all people are created in the image of God.”