Republican Leaders Condemn Young Republicans' Group Chat
House Speaker Mike Johnson has denounced a leaked group chat of Young Republican officials that contained racist, antisemitic, and homophobic content, including jokes about gas chambers and praise for Adolf Hitler.
"kids do stupid things"
JD Vance downplayed the situation, while Johnson stated that Republicans "roundly condemn" such views, emphasizing that they are not in line with the principles of the Republican Party or America.
- Johnson said he does not fear extremist or pro-Hitler views among young Republicans.
- The controversy began with a Politico exposé that published thousands of messages exchanged by rising Republican operatives.
Author's summary: Republicans condemn Young Republicans' group chat praising Hitler.