All In with Chris Hayes JD Vance dismisses outrage over racist GOP group chat
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Oct 16, 2025 
Kathy Hochul, the Governor of New York, sheds light on the troubling impact of federal actions on her state. She passionately condemns the recent leak of a racist GOP group chat, emphasizing the need for accountability among Republican leaders. Hochul also discusses how funding cuts in infrastructure and healthcare services threaten public safety, and reveals her proactive measures to combat federal retaliation. The conversation paints a vivid picture of the political tensions in New York amid national controversies.
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Private Chats Expose Party Radicalization
- Politico revealed private chats showing racist, anti-Semitic, and violent rhetoric among young Republican leaders.
- Chris Hayes argues these adults are ideologically formed into a MAGA vanguard that normalizes extremist hatred.
'Kids' Excuse Rings Hollow
- J.D. Vance defended the chat members as "kids" making locker-room jokes, urging people to move on.
- Hayes and guests counter that the participants are adults and accountable political operatives.
Staffer’s Messages Led To Firing
- Peter Junta, a chief of staff, wrote "I'd go to the zoo if I wanted to watch monkey play ball" about NBA players.
- Junta also used racial slurs and "I love Hitler," then lost his job after the leak.