Vermont State Senator Samuel Douglass has resigned following revelations of his involvement in a racist group chat among Young Republicans. The chat, exposed by Politico, contained deeply offensive and bigoted language, including racist, antisemitic, and violent remarks. Governor Phil Scott publicly called for Douglass and others involved to step down, leading to Douglass's resignation four days later. The scandal has also implicated several other political figures, with allegations of blackmail and leaks adding further controversy. The White House has distanced itself from the incident, despite reports of internal discussions about the leak.