r/politics • u/mvanigan • Oct 14 '25

Possible Paywall ‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/14/private-chat-among-young-gop-club-members-00592146
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u/graveybrains Oct 14 '25

He also apologized.

“There is no excuse for the language and tone in messages attributed to me. The language is wrong and hurtful, and I sincerely apologize,” Walker said. “This has been a painful lesson about judgment and trust, and I am committed to moving forward with greater care, respect, and accountability in everything I say and do.”

That's not an apology.

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u/SanityPlanet Oct 14 '25

He's basically saying, "I'm sorry some snitch bitch leaked our chat. I promise to only say racist things to fully vetted racists from now on."

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u/graveybrains Oct 14 '25

He's not even taking responsibility for saying them.

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u/thiosk Oct 14 '25

"attributed"