Gov. Phil Scott and Vermont lawmakers are calling for the resignation of state Sen. Sam Douglass, R-Orleans , after a news article in national outlet Politico alleged that he and other Young Republican chapter leaders sent racist messages in a group chat.

"The hateful statements made in this group chat are disgusting and unacceptable," Scott said in a press release late Tuesday. "The vile, racist, bigoted and antisemitic dialogue that has been reported is deeply disturbing. There is simply no excuse for it. Those involved should resign from their roles immediately and leave the Republican party — including Vermont State Senator Sam Douglass."

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