Gov. Hochul Blames Rep. Stefanik for Racist Culture in NY Young GOP Texts
Gov. Kathy Hochul criticized Rep. Elise Stefanik for contributing to a culture of extreme rhetoric after a report revealed that members of the New York Young Republican Club traded racist, misogynistic, and antisemitic texts.
A report by Politico found that at least four members of the club participated in a group chat on Telegram, making offensive jokes about rape, slavery, Adolf Hitler, and gas chambers.
Stefanik has said she’s weighing a challenge to Hochul’s re-election bid and earlier this year accepted an award from the New York State Young Republicans.
Hochul argued that Stefanik's association with the group has helped normalize extreme rhetoric.
Author's summary: Hochul criticizes Stefanik over racist texts.