Who is Sam Douglass? Vermont state senator resigns after Young Republicans chat leaks racist and antisemitic remarks
Vermont state senator Samuel Douglass resigned after a Politico report revealed racist and antisemitic messages he and others shared in a private Young Republicans group chat. The messages, including slurs and offensive remarks, prompted calls for his resignation from Governor Phil Scott and other Republican leaders. Douglass, who took office in 2025, faced increasing backlash and stated safety concerns for his family. His resignation follows broader fallout involving several other Young Republican figures.
Vermont state senator Samuel Douglass resigned after a Politico report revealed racist and antisemitic messages he and others shared in a private Young Republicans group chat. The messages, including slurs and offensive remarks, prompted calls for his resignation from Governor Phil Scott and other Republican leaders. Douglass, who took office in 2025, faced increasing backlash and stated safety concerns for his family. His resignation follows broader fallout involving several other Young Republican figures.
