Racist and Antisemitic Slurs Found in Florida College GOP Group Chat

In Brief

Leaked messages reveal racist and antisemitic remarks in Florida International University GOP chat.

Key Facts

• A group chat for conservative students at Florida International University included racist and antisemitic slurs.
• Abel Alexander Carvajal, secretary of Miami-Dade County’s Republican Party and FIU law student, reportedly created the chat.
• The chat participants referenced Nazis and used slurs against Black and Jewish people.
• The group chat became a subject of condemnation from community leaders.
• The chat devolved into offensive language within approximately three weeks of its creation.

What Happened

A group chat created by Abel Alexander Carvajal, secretary of the Miami-Dade County Republican Party and FIU law student, for conservative students at Florida International University, was found to contain racist and antisemitic slurs. The chat included references to Nazis and offensive language targeting Black and Jewish communities. The messages were leaked, prompting public condemnation.

Why It Matters

The incident highlights concerns about racism and antisemitism within student political groups and raises questions about the oversight of such organizations. It has drawn attention from community leaders and may influence discussions on campus inclusivity and political conduct among student groups.