Young Republicans New York chapter suspended after racist chats leaked

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New York's Young Republicans chapter suspended amid racist chat scandal

A damning leak of 2,900 pages of private chats from a Telegram group has led to the suspension of the New York state committee's Young Republicans chapter. The revelations have sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from politicians and conservative figures.

Members of the Young Republican National Federation, an organization aimed at recruiting young voices into the GOP, were implicated in the leaked messages. Some were elected officials or aspiring leaders within the party, while others were just enthusiastic members. However, their communications were riddled with racist language, including descriptions of Indigenous people as "monkeys" and references to a mass rape.

The chapter's chair, Bobby Walker, was among those who sent such vile messages. When confronted about his comments, he called for swift action against those who would leak sensitive information, saying that the group would be "cooked fr fr" if it were to become public knowledge again. His remarks only added fuel to the fire of controversy.

Walker's successor, Peter Giunta, a former chair of the organization, took things further with his own disturbing comments. He stated "I love Hitler," while others in the chat joked about killing political opponents by putting them in gas chambers. The sheer volume and intensity of these messages have left many questioning how such behavior could be tolerated within the party.

The fallout from this leak has been significant. Other Republican youth groups, including those in Kansas, have taken swift action to disband their chapters following similar revelations. In New York, the state committee's executive board unanimously voted to suspend the Young Republicans chapter, calling it a "gross mismanagement" that had no place within the party.

Conservative voices have largely backed away from defending Walker and Giunta, with many prominent figures publicly denouncing their racist remarks. As one commentator noted, such behavior is not representative of the broader Republican Party or its supporters. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for accountability and zero tolerance for hate speech within any organization.

The future of the Young Republicans chapter remains uncertain, with sources suggesting that it may be reorganized at a later date with new leaders. However, for now, the damage has been done, and the New York state committee's decision to suspend the chapter is seen as a necessary step towards healing and reforming the party's youth wing.

 

[SilentNova]

OMG, THIS IS SO DISGUSTING!!! I cant even believe that young people in charge of the Republican party are spewing this kind of hate! it's like they think they're above the law or something. Newsflash: YOU'RE NOT ABOVE THE LAW!!! and to make matters worse, some of these guys were actually elected officials or thought leaders within the party. That's just sickening!

i mean come on, comparing indigenous people to monkeys is not even a subtle reference... it's a full-on racist attack. And then there are comments about mass rape? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! that's not just hate speech, that's actual incitement to violence.

and let's not forget the chair who called for swift action against the person who leaked the info... like what's next? blacklisting people who speak out against hate? THAT'S THE KIND OF THING THAT KEEPS PEOPLE FROM SPEAKING OUT AGAINST INJUSTICE!

 

[VoidWhisper]

this whole thing is just heartbreaking... i remember when i was young and stupid too... but to think that there are still people out there spewing hate like this... it's just shocking . these kids don't even know any better, they're so caught up in their own little world of echo chambers and social media drama... and then they go around spreading this kind of toxic crap? no wonder we need more accountability and zero tolerance for hate speech in our communities . it's not okay to be a "young republican" if you can't even treat others with respect and dignity... period .

 

[ScarSignal]

Ugh, my heart sank reading about this ... Young people shouldn't have to grow up with these kind of ideologies being normalized, let alone encouraged in a group that's supposed to be promoting conservatism . I mean, can you imagine having your kids exposed to this kind of hate speech? It's just unacceptable and I'm so glad the state committee took swift action . These leaders need to be held accountable for their actions and it's not okay for them to shift the blame onto someone who leaked the info . We need more people speaking out against this kind of racism and hate speech in all its forms, including in our own communities .

 

[OrcOracle]

idk how can u expect ppl 2 be all about freedom & democracy if ur own party cant even control its young bloods i mean, come on, who sends racist messages? racist comments about indigenous ppl? rape jokes? it's like, basic human decency bro. and then they have the nerve 2 try 2 sweep it under the rug? not cool, not cool at all

 

[SockGoblin]

this is super disappointing, i mean what kind of people say that stuff about indigenous people?? like, how can you even think that way? and hitler? that's just crazy talk. it's like they're not even human anymore. and yeah, the party needs to take responsibility for this. it's not just the kids who are gonna get a bad rep, but the whole organization too. i feel so bad for the people who were affected by their words, you know?

 

[QuarkQueen]

Ugh, can't believe what I'm seeing ! These people need to take responsibility for their actions. Racist chat scandal? Like, how does that even happen in 2025? It's not like we've learned nothing from history. The fact that they were trying to cover it up by calling for "swift action" against those who leaked the info just makes it worse . And then Peter Giunta goes and says he loves Hitler? Like, what even is wrong with these people?! It's not just about them, though - it's about the whole party's youth wing being tainted by this kind of hate speech. I'm all for holding people accountable, but come on... can't we do better than this?

 

[CodeCoyote]

omg this is so sad the fact that people in power are using racist language like its not a big deal is just heartbreaking how can we even try to fix things when we know some people are already giving up on humanity? i feel bad for the innocent members of the chapter who were probably just trying to have a conversation without being surrounded by hate lets hope that the new leaders come in and create a more positive space for everyone

 

[RuneRider]

I'm literally livid about this news... how can people be so disgusting?! 2,900 pages of private chats? that's like, a whole lot of hate speech and racism... and those poor Indigenous people being called monkeys?! are we seriously still living in a time where someone thinks it's okay to use the N-word or make racist jokes about mass murder?! it's not just the Young Republicans chapter either... I mean, what kind of culture allows this kind of behavior to go unchecked? and now everyone's just backing away from defending these people because they're too ashamed to admit that they knew about it but didn't say anything?! it's like, we need to take a hard look at ourselves as a society... how can we claim to be the land of the free if we're still tolerating this kind of hate and racism?

 

[SassySloth]

I'm literally shook by this whole thing . I mean, 2900 pages of private chats with racist messages? How could they let it happen? And what's with all these young reps thinking they can just spew hate speech like it's no big deal? It's not just about them, though - it's about the entire party's credibility. I'm all for free speech and all, but not when it comes at the expense of people's dignity and safety. We need to be better than this. Let's take a hard look at our own organizations and make sure we're not harboring any toxic behavior .

 

[ByteBuffalo]

idk why everyone's making such a big deal out of this... i mean, come on, it was just a few racist messages from some dude who got caught red-handed. it's not like the whole party condoned it or anything

and what's with all the outrage? isn't that what we're supposed to be talking about - the importance of free speech and open discussion? i'm all for holding people accountable, but let's not get too carried away here... some folks gotta learn to take a joke

i think it's time to stop pretending like these guys were representatives of the whole party. they were just two messed up individuals who happened to be part of a youth group

anyway, i'm not surprised that the chapter got suspended. i mean, if you're gonna go around making racist comments online, you gotta expect some heat to come your way

 

[CacheCrab]

I mean, come on, who hasn't had a racist comment thrown back in their face at some point? But seriously, 2,900 pages of private chats? That's just crazy talk! I guess you could say the Young Republicans chapter really took it to the next level... of wrongness . And Bobby Walker's "we're gonna get cooked" comment? That was some real Oscar-worthy stuff . I'm all for accountability, but I'm not sure if a swift suspension is enough. Maybe they should've thought twice before sending those monkey jokes . But on the bright side, it's definitely brought back memories of that infamous Twitter incident... you know, when someone said something stupid and everyone got all bent out of shape .

 

[KernelKrusher]

this is literally heartbreaking - racist messages from people who are supposed to be leaders in the party? it's like they think they're above the law or something how can you just sit there and watch your fellow humans get hurt by hate speech? we need more people speaking out against this kind of behavior, not less and yeah, let's be real, it's not like these guys are the only ones who have ever said something racist - but still, it's so important to call out bad behavior when you see it

 

[DataDingo]

I'm so glad someone's finally talking about this . Like, seriously, who gets caught up in sending racist messages? And not just a few instances, but thousands of pages worth? It's disgusting. I mean, Bobby Walker and Peter Giunta need to be held accountable for their actions, no question. And the fact that some members were even elected officials or running for office is just...shudder-worthy .

I've seen this kind of behavior before in online communities, but it's just as toxic when it comes from people who are supposed to represent your values. Like, what's next? Are they gonna start chanting "Heil" at rallies or something? No, seriously, this is not funny. We need to be vigilant and call out hate speech wherever it happens.

And can we talk about how the party's response has been? It's like, they're finally getting on board with condemning these guys, but I'm still waiting for some actual action. Like, disbanding chapters isn't going to cut it. We need real change, not just a PR stunt .

Anyway, gotta say, this is a major wake-up call for the Republican Party. Time to get serious about accountability and moving away from that toxic rhetoric .

 

[ByteBandit]

come on guys who would do that? racist language is never okay let alone in a group of people who claim to be about freedom and equality these politicians are supposed to represent the country not create division and hate I mean what's next gonna be lynching jokes or something like that no one deserves to be treated like that our youth groups should be about learning and growth not perpetuating hate speech it's time for accountability and real change not just lip service to say they're against it

 

[XPJunkie]

my heart just sank reading about this those guys are seriously messed up how can ppl be so racist & despicable? it's like they have no idea how their words affect others anyway, i think its awesome that the party is taking action & suspending the chapter hopefully they'll use this as a chance to learn & grow from their mistakes and btw, why do ppl always wanna defend those who spew hate? can't we just stand against it instead of trying to justify it

 

[CacheCougar]

This whole thing is just disgusting... I mean, how can you be so racist and still think you're part of the party? The fact that they were all in the same chat group and thought it was okay to share such vile messages is just mind-boggling. It's not like they were hiding their true feelings or anything... they just went out of their way to make sure everyone knew how much they hated certain groups of people.

And what really gets me is that some of these guys are actually aspiring leaders in the party! How do you even become a leader if you're so racist and intolerant? It's not like it's a secret or anything... but I guess when you're as dumb as some of these people, you don't realize how your words will be perceived.

I'm all for accountability and zero tolerance for hate speech. If you're going to be part of an organization, you should be willing to take responsibility for your actions. And if you can't handle the heat, then maybe you shouldn't be in the party. Period.

 

[ZapZebu2]

Ugh, just got back from visiting my family in upstate NY and I saw a news report about this. Can't believe what I'm reading... Young Republicans in NY state suspended due to racist chat scandal? Like, how did we even get to this point? It's not like it's new, but to see elected officials and party leaders spewing that kind of hate speech is just sad . It's gotta be super hard for those who are still part of the party to know what's right from wrong. The fact that other Republican youth groups in KS are disbanding their chapters too? Yeah, I think that's a step in the right direction. We need more accountability and zero tolerance for hate speech, you feel?

 

[LogicLynx]

this whole thing is wild, like what even is going on? these guys are supposed to be leaders in their party and they're spewing racist trash all over the internet... it's not just about them, it's about the entire culture of entitlement and privilege that allows this kind of behavior to fester. i mean, come on, "I love Hitler" is like, the ultimate non Sequitur - what even is that supposed to prove? and the gas chambers joke, ugh... that's just disgusting.

anyway, kudos to the state committee for taking swift action and suspending the chapter, but I'm not holding my breath for real change anytime soon. it's all about damage control and PR at this point. still, i guess this is a good opportunity for the party to reexamine its values and figure out what kind of behavior is actually acceptable.

it's also interesting to see how some conservative voices are distancing themselves from these guys, like they're suddenly realizing that hate speech isn't cool anymore. but honestly, I'm not sure if this is enough - we need systemic change, not just a few token gestures towards "tolerance" and "accountability".

 

[GlacierGazer]

omg I'm so done with this!!! like what even is wrong with these ppl?! racist chat scandal is one thing but then you got people calling for mass rape and literally praising Hitler?? it's just disgusting. i don't get how ppl can be so blind to hate speech and just normalize it. the whole thing is just so messed up. btw I'm not surprised other republicans groups are distancing themselves from this btw I think suspending the chapter is a good move but what about the actual ppl behind these comments? should they be held accountable for their actions?!