Vile texts messages from Young Republican group chat are exposed — with epithets, racism and Hitler praise the norm
Vile text messages sent by Young Republican leaders have been leaked, exposing how rampant racism, antisemitism, misogyny and violent discourse were allegedly the norm in the chat group.
Members of the Telegram chat group titled “RESTOREYR WAR ROOM” reportedly said that rape was “epic,” referred to Black people as “monkeys,” praised Adolf Hitler, and suggested that their political opponents should be sent to the gas chambers in leaked messages obtained by Politico.
The Young Republican leaders in the chat were from the New York, Kansas, Arizona and Vermont chapters of the national movement, according to the outlet.
The 2,900 pages of text messages sent between early January and mid-August this year laid bare how those who represent the future of the GOP talked behind closed doors as they plotted for control of the national Young Republican organization, Politico reported, on a hard-right pro-Donald Trump platform.
Former president of the New York State Young Republicans, Peter Giunta, a staunch supporter of Trump, created the group and was one of the most prolific members, according to Politico.
In June, Giunta mused with the group about how he would react to political adversaries who didn’t vote for him in a failed bid to become chair of the Young Republican National Federation.
“Everyone that votes no is going to the gas chamber,” Giunta allegedly said. “And everyone that endorsed but then votes for us is going to the gas chamber.”
“Im going to create some of the greatest physiological torture methods known to man. We only want true believers,” Giunta allegedly added.
Joe Maligno, whose social media profile previously identified him as general counsel for the New York State Young Republicans, then reportedly chimed in.
“Can we fix the showers? Gas chambers don’t fit the Hitler aesthetic,” Maligno allegedly said.
“I’m ready to watch people burn now,” allegedly added New York’s national committee member Annie Kaykaty.
The Independent has contacted Kaykaty for comment. Maligno could not be reached and did not respond to Politico for comment.
Giunta served as chief of staff to New York state Assemblyman Mike Reilly but has since been fired from his post after the allegations came to light, the Staten Island Advance reports.
In another exchange, a member of the group told Giunta that the Michigan Young Republicans promised they “will vote for the most right wing person” to lead the Young Republican National Federation.
