Leaked text messages from a Young Republican group chat reveal racist, antisemitic, misogynistic, and violent remarks, including praise for Adolf Hitler and suggestions of sending political opponents to gas chambers. The messages, spanning over 2,900 pages from early January to mid-August, were sent in a Telegram group titled “RESTOREYR WAR ROOM” and involved members from New York, Kansas, Arizona, and Vermont chapters.
The chat was reportedly created by Peter Giunta, former president of the New York State Young Republicans and a Trump supporter, who was a prolific participant. In one instance, Giunta allegedly discussed sending political adversaries to gas chambers and creating psychological torture methods for those not considered "true believers." Another member, Joe Maligno, reportedly suggested that gas chambers didn't fit the "Hitler aesthetic." Annie Kaykaty, New York's national committee member, allegedly expressed readiness to watch people burn.
Giunta also allegedly used racial epithets, referring to Black people as "monkeys" and "watermelon people," and made derogatory remarks about individuals from Minnesota, Arkansas, Nebraska, Maryland, and Rhode Island, including antisemitic slurs. His dismissal from his position as chief of staff to New York Assemblyman Mike Reilly followed these revelations.
The messages also show members referring to rape as "epic" and using the n-word. William Hendrix, vice chair of the Kansas Young Republicans, reportedly used the n-word frequently, and Bobby Walker, formerly vice chair of the New York State Young Republicans, also reportedly called rape "epic."
Giunta has since apologized for the "inexcusable language" but also claimed the message logs may have been deceptively doctored and sourced through extortion. He questioned their accuracy and suggested they were provided by those conspiring against him. New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, who had previously endorsed Giunta, expressed being "absolutely appalled" and called for those responsible for the comments to step down.
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