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David Dwork, Digital Journalist

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MIAMI — The president of Florida International University’s Turning Point USA chapter has resigned.

This comes after it was revealed that former president Ian Valdes was involved in a racist group chat with other young GOP leaders.

FIU's Turning Point USA president resigns following release of racist chat

The chapter posted a statement on social media, which said, in part:

“The Turning Point USA chapter at Florida International University has been made aware of the recent incident involving chapter leadership. The chapter president has stepped down from leadership, turned over social media, and we are currently reconstituting our leadership team.”

Chat logs show group chat members used the n-word more than 400 times, used misogynistic language and also used slurs to talk about Jewish and gay people.

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David Dwork

David Dwork

David Dwork joined the WPLG Local 10 News team in August 2019. Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, David has covered South Florida sports since 2007.