Alabama Young Republican targeted in "gas chamber" comment for standing up to rogue group that tried to take over YRs

MOODY, AL - October 16, 2025 - A disturbing national controversy has reached Alabama's political circles, as a Young Republican leader from the state was reportedly targeted in a leaked group chat that included a reference to sending opponents to the "gas chamber." The comment, part of a broader scandal involving offensive and extremist rhetoric among Young Republican leaders in several states, was allegedly directed at an Alabama Young Republican who resisted efforts by a rogue faction to seize control of the organization.

The leaked messages, first reported by Politico, revealed months of exchanges in a Telegram group chat involving Young Republican National Federation members from New York, Kansas, Arizona, and Vermont. The messages included racist, antisemitic, and misogynistic language, along with jokes about rape, slavery, and gas chambers. Among the most inflammatory remarks was a threat to send dissenting members to the "gas chamber" if they opposed the nomination of a controversial figure for national chair.

Sources close to the Alabama Young Republican community say the comment was aimed at a state leader who had publicly challenged the legitimacy and tactics of the rogue faction. That leader, whose name has not been officially released due to safety concerns, had reportedly advocated for transparency, financial accountability, and adherence to the organization's bylaws-drawing the ire of operatives aligned with the now-disgraced faction.

"This kind of rhetoric is not just offensive, it is dangerous," said one GOP official familiar with the situation. "Our Young Republicans deserve a space where they can engage in principled debate and leadership development without fear of retaliation or hate speech."

The Alabama Young Republican Federation has not been implicated in the scandal, and state leaders have condemned the leaked messages in strong terms, The national organization, meanwhile, has called for all the individuals involved in the chat to resign immediately, stating that the behavior is "unbecoming of any Republican" and violated the core values of the movement.

Among those named in the report, were Peter Giumpta, the former chair of the New York State Young Republicans and Bobby Walker, the group's vice-chair. Giunta allegedly made the "gas chamber" comment, as well as "I love Hitler", and was subsequently fired from his job as chief of staff for a New York state assemblyman.

Conclusion

The exposure of hateful and extremist rhetoric among prominent Young Republican leaders has sparked outrage and soul-searching within the party, both nationally and in states like Alabama. As the organization works to hold individuals accountable and restore trust, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked hate speech and the importance of fostering a political environment grounded in respect, accountability, and inclusivity.