Tennessee GOP Fights Back Against Hate

A Tennessee Republican meeting erupted after a Young Republican activist distributed a mailer packed with antisemitic tropes like “Stop the Great Replacement” and “No wars for Jews.” State Rep. Scott Cepicky, who revealed his Jewish heritage, confronted the activist, Austin Lee, warning that such rhetoric echoes the dangerous past of 1930s Europe. The exchange turned heated, with Lee interrupting and doubling down, while attendees—including one woman demanding Lee’s removal—expressed discomfort. Sheriff’s deputies eventually escorted Lee out, after which Cepicky received a standing ovation. The Tennessee Young Republicans and Maury County GOP swiftly condemned the mailer, distancing themselves and vowing accountability. This incident underscores a growing threat of extremist messaging in Tennessee—and the vital role of internal resistance in stopping it. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2d9d2cbaf0507f8b