"" We have a leader from the Republican Party in this state - the highest-ranking individual - who in the backdrop of all this calls our candidate for mayor, one of our candidates for mayor, a 'jihadist' and a 'terrorist' and then somehow says, 'Oh, what they said, these Young Republicans, was wrong,'" Hochul said. " Look at what you say yourself. Look at your inflammatory words, and maybe they have an effect on these young people, many of whom you support and have supported you.""
"Alex DeGrasse, a senior adviser for the Stefanik campaign, said Stefanik was "appalled" by the comments and considered them "heinous, antisemitic, racist and unacceptable." "While none have ever been employed by Congresswoman Stefanik, if the description by Politico is accurate, Congresswoman Stefanik calls for any NY Young Republicans responsible for these horrific comments in this chat to step down immediately," he said in a statement."
A leaked Telegram chat among Young Republicans contained racial slurs, Hitler references, and other offensive material, prompting swift bipartisan condemnation and employment consequences for several named participants. The messages fueled partisan attacks between New York Democrats and Republicans, with leaders blaming the other side for coarsening political rhetoric. Governor Kathy Hochul denounced the comments as "vile" and linked them to Representative Elise Stefanik's rhetoric, suggesting such language influences young party members. Stefanik's campaign called the comments "heinous, antisemitic, racist and unacceptable" and urged any responsible NY Young Republicans to step down immediately.
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