State GOP Leaders Shut Down Kansas Young Republicans Chapter
GOP leaders in Kansas are shutting down the state's Young Republicans chapter following leaked chats that included racist and antisemitic messages.
The messages, exchanged via Telegram, were among thousands between young GOP leaders nationwide. According to Politico, the chats included discussions between two Kansas Young Republican leaders: Chair Alex Dwyer and Vice Chair Will Hendrix.
They referred to Black people as monkeys and “the watermelon people” and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies and driving them to suicide and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.
- The chats were leaked to Politico, prompting concern among Young Republican groups nationwide.
- GOP leaders in Kansas have taken action to shut down the state's Young Republicans chapter in response to the leaked chats.
Author's summary: Kansas Young Republicans chapter shut down due to racist chats.