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Young GOP leaders were caught sending racists texts. Is it affecting the party?

By A Martínez
Published October 23, 2025 at 4:56 AM EDT

A Martinez and Politico reporter Calder McHugh talk about the recent incidents of racist texts being sent between young Republicans and whether they're influencing mainstream Republican politics.

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A Martínez
A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.
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