The Left is fracturing. They have no clue how to bounce back from their epic losses.
And now secret DNC recordings revealed a complete civil war in the Democrat Party.
Internal Strife Overshadows DNC Leadership
Ken Martin, the freshly elected Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair, unleashed a raw, emotional outburst during a May 15 Zoom call with senior party leaders, revealing the intense pressure he’s under.
In a leaked audio obtained by Politico, Martin, voice trembling and on the brink of tears, confessed his frustration with his role, overshadowed by the actions of DNC Vice Chair and Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg.
“No one knows who the hell I am,” Martin lamented, exposing the challenge of establishing his authority just 100 days into his tenure. The call, attended by roughly 10 party insiders, laid bare the growing tension within the Democratic leadership.
Martin’s candid admission captured his struggle: “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.’” His exasperation stemmed from Hogg’s controversial push to fund primary challenges against incumbent Democrats, a move that Martin believes undermines his ability to lead.
“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 put ourselves in a position to win,” he said, directly confronting Hogg.
“I don’t think you intended this, but you essentially destroyed any chance I have to show the leadership that I need to.”
Hogg’s Activism Sparks Party Friction
David Hogg, the 25-year-old activist and DNC Vice Chair, has ignited a firestorm with his “Leaders We Deserve” initiative, which plans to invest $20 million to back progressive challengers in safe Democratic districts.
The group’s first endorsement, supporting Illinois state Sen. Robert Peters (D) against Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) for a 2026 Senate seat, has drawn sharp criticism. Many Democrats are outraged that Hogg is simultaneously holding a DNC leadership role, expected to remain neutral, while actively intervening in primaries.
“Our job is to be neutral arbiters,” Martin stressed in an earlier leaked April call. “We can’t be both the referee and also the player at the same time.”
The controversy deepened when Oklahoma DNC member Kalyn Free challenged the February elections of Hogg and Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta, citing violations of gender parity rules.
The DNC Credentials Committee has since recommended new elections for the vice chair positions, further complicating the party’s internal dynamics.
Martin, caught in the crossfire, expressed both respect and frustration toward Hogg, saying, “I deeply respect you” and “was looking forward to working with you,” but warned that the ongoing conflict hampers the DNC’s broader mission. “The longer we continue this fight, the harder it is for us to actually do what we all want to do, which is make a difference in this country again,” he said.
Martin Vows to Stay the Course Amid Turmoil
Despite the leaked audio exposing his vulnerability, Martin remains resolute. “I’m not going anywhere,” he declared in a statement to Politico. “I took this job to fight Republicans, not Democrats.”
He emphasized that the DNC’s focus must remain on countering Donald Trump and the Republican agenda, not internal squabbles.
“As I said when I was elected, our fight is not within the Democratic Party, our fight is and has to be solely focused on Donald Trump and the disastrous Republican agenda,” he asserted. The Post sought comment from both the DNC and Hogg, who denied leaking the audio, sharing text exchanges with the Politico reporter as proof.
The escalating drama has cast a shadow over the DNC’s efforts to regroup after the 2024 presidential election, as the party grapples with its identity and strategy. Martin’s push for neutrality, coupled with Hogg’s aggressive activism, highlights a broader struggle within the Democratic Party as it navigates leadership challenges and prepares to confront a resurgent Republican opposition.
