DNC Chair Threatens to Quit Over David Hogg [WATCH]

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Ken Martin is reportedly considering stepping down from his position, citing deep frustration over Vice Chairman David Hogg’s efforts to target sitting Democratic lawmakers with primary challenges.

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Ken Martin, former chair of the Minnesota DFL, told DNC Vice Chair David Hogg that he “essentially destroyed any chance I have to show the leadership that I need to.” pic.twitter.com/204NPNyXO6

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The conflict highlights growing internal divisions within the Democratic Party following the 2024 presidential election.

According to a report from Politico on Sunday, Martin’s concerns were aired during a May 15 Zoom meeting in which he voiced opposition to Hogg’s political tactics and questioned whether he wanted to remain in his leadership role.

The call included comments from Martin that revealed tensions behind the scenes at the DNC.

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“I’ll be very honest with you, for the first time in my 100 days on this job … the other night I said to myself for the first time, I don’t know if I wanna do this anymore,” Martin said in a two-minute recording provided to Politico.

Martin, who appeared to become emotional during the meeting, said his ability to lead had been undermined.

The DNC is scheduled to vote on whether to re-run elections for certain leadership roles currently held by Hogg and fellow party officer Malcolm Kenyatta, following alleged procedural issues.

According to Politico, those issues may have limited opportunities for women candidates.

Martin, who previously chaired Minnesota’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, was elected as DNC chair in February.

Since taking the position, he has faced growing internal pressure amid ideological disputes between moderate and far-left factions in the party.

“I’m trying to get my sea legs underneath of me and actually develop any amount of credibility so I can go out there and raise the money and do the job I need to to put ourselves in a position to win,” Martin said to Hogg during the May 15 meeting.

“And again, I don’t think you intended this, but you essentially destroyed any chance I have to show the leadership that I need to. So it’s really frustrating.”

DNC Chair Ken Martin just told Democrat Party elites “I don’t know if I wanna do this anymore” because of infighting with DNC Vice Chair David Hogg, who is challenging incumbent House Democrats. Sad! 🤣 pic.twitter.com/z2tAD0K6UV

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The latest infighting stems from Hogg’s April announcement that he planned to spend $20 million on primary challenges against incumbent Democrats he considers insufficiently committed to progressive causes.

Hogg rose to national attention as a gun control activist after the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Hogg’s plan prompted backlash from Democratic leaders who feared it would deepen internal divisions and threaten vulnerable seats.

In an effort to ease tensions, Hogg later pledged $100,000 to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), though that move has not quelled ongoing concerns.

According to Politico, Martin delivered an ultimatum to Hogg in May regarding the primary effort.

“Party officers have one job: to be fair stewards of a process that invites every Democrat to the table — regardless of personal views or allegiances,” Martin reportedly told Hogg.

The internal conflict comes at a time of uncertainty for the Democratic Party, which has struggled to unify after losing the 2024 presidential election.

The disputes over leadership, strategy, and party direction continue to challenge the DNC’s efforts to regroup ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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