Missouri Young Republicans condemn racist, antisemitic comments highlighted in report about their peers

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

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. The story reports on messages sent by members from New York, Arizona, Vermont and Kansas.

The article quotes a message reportedly sent by William Hendrix, an officer with the Kansas Young Republicans, saying "he's drawn to the Missouri Young Republicans because 'Missouri doesn't like f------ts.'"

"To be absolutely clear: the Missouri Young Republicans' delegation did not support, vote for, or endorse any of the individuals cited in the article," the Missouri group says in the statement. "Their actions do not represent the views, principles, or leadership of our state federation or our members."

The statement goes on to "call for the immediate resignation of every individual who participated in or condoned such behavior."