Vt. Republican state senator faces calls to resign after posting racist messages in group chat

Vermont Republican State Senator Faces Calls to Resign

A Vermont Republican state senator is under pressure to resign due to his involvement in a racist group chat.

Gov. Phil Scott called on Senator Douglass to resign after a leaked group chat showed racist and antisemitic language used by Douglass and his wife.

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.

Author's summary: Senator Douglass faces resignation calls over racist messages.

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WBUR WBUR — 2025-10-15

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