KU campus groups are condemning the racist, homophobic and violent texts shared by Young Republican leaders Alex Dwyer and William Hendrix.

Republicans are condemning extremist messages and calling for the resignations of several members of the Young Republicans organization.

Vice President J.D. Vance is downplaying a leak of thousands of leaked messages from Young Republican leaders that contained racist and offensive language.The messages, obtained by POLITICO, were sent by leaders of various Young Republican National Federation groups—the political organization for Republicans between the ages of 18 and 40.

Leadership of Missouri's Young Republicans organization has issued a statement condemning comments reportedly made by their YR peers in other states. Politico published an article on Tuesday highlighting offensive language used by some members of the Young Republicans in a private group chat on Discord.

Leaked Telegram chats exposed Young Republican leaders William Hendrix and Peter Giunta using racist slurs and joking about gas chambers and slavery. The messages, obtained by Politico, reveal a toxic campaign to push the GOP youth wing further right.