Vermont Republican State Senator Faces Calls to Resign
A Vermont Republican state senator is facing pressure to resign after a leaked group chat showed him and his wife using racist and antisemitic language.
Gov. Phil Scott called on Senator Samuel Douglass to resign, stating:
The hateful statements made in this group chat are disgusting and unacceptable.
- Douglass, 27, was part of a historic red wave last November that saw the GOP pick up six seats in the Vermont Senate.
- He was nominated for “Legislator of the Year” at the Vermont GOP’s Awards Night in South Burlington last week.
Author's summary: Vermont senator faces resignation calls over racist messages.
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