The head of Florida International University’s Turning Point USA chapter resigned following revelations that he sent numerous racist messages in a group chat for conservatives. 

Ian Valdes wrote and affirmed messages targeting both Jewish and black people in a WhatsApp group chat. He has now stepped down from his position as FIU’s TPUSA chairman, after facing calls to do so from Republicans in the state, including Miami-Dade County Republican Party Chairman Kevin Cooper. 

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