Vice President JD Vance has come under fire for his response to the leaked group chat among Young Republicans officials that contained racist, sexist, and homophobic messages, including references to Hitler and rape. Vance sought to downplay the seriousness of the messages, referring to them as “stupid jokes” and suggesting that they were made by “kids.”
In an interview on the Charlie Kirk Show, Vance dismissed the offensive messages as typical behavior, stating, “That’s what kids do.” However, some of the participants in the chat are between the ages of 24 and 35, hardly fitting the description of “kids.” The revelation of the disturbing content in the group chat has sparked outrage and condemnation from various quarters.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) was quick to condemn the group chat, stating that Republicans “roundly condemn” the offensive messages. Johnson expressed concern about the presence of extremist or pro-Hitler sentiments within the party. Additionally, Rep. Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) addressed the controversy surrounding a swastika inside an American flag that was displayed in his office, attributing it to a targeted “ruse” aimed at GOP offices.
The response to Vance’s comments has been mixed, with some criticizing his dismissal of the offensive messages as mere jokes, while others have defended him, arguing that the participants should not be judged harshly for their actions. The incident has reignited discussions about racism, sexism, and intolerance within political circles, highlighting the need for greater accountability and awareness.
As the controversy continues to unfold, it underscores the importance of addressing and confronting bigotry in all its forms. Political leaders have a responsibility to uphold values of respect, inclusivity, and tolerance, and to condemn hateful rhetoric and behavior unequivocally.
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References:
1. The Guardian: [JD Vance brushes off racist texts by adults in Republican group chat as ‘what kids do’](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/15/jd-vance-racist-messages-young-republicans-chat-leak)
2. Fox News: [JD Vance tells Dems outraged over young Republicans’ leaked group chat to ‘grow up’](https://www.foxnews.com/media/vance-tells-dems-outraged-over-young-republicans-leaked-group-chat-grow-up)
3. The Hill: [Vance on Young Republicans’ chat: ‘That’s what kids do’](https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5558156-vance-defends-young-republicans-group-chat/)
4. The Hill: [Speaker Johnson: ‘We roundly condemn’ Young Republicans group chat, swastika American flag](https://thehill.com/homenews/5558547-speaker-johnson-young-republicans-group-chat/)
5. ABC News: [WATCH: House Speaker Mike Johnson on alleged Young Republicans group chat](https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/house-speaker-mike-johnson-alleged-young-republicans-group-126595009)
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