Democrats Face Major New Problem
The Democratic Party is reeling from a perfect political storm just six months into President Trump’s second term. The Democratic National Committee, now under the shaky leadership of Ken Martin, is facing internal warfare, donor flight, and a deep financial crisis — all while trying to regroup after a brutal 2024 election year.
🔥 High-Level Resignations Rock the Party
Two of the party’s most powerful union figures — Randi Weingarten and Lee Saunders — abruptly resigned from DNC leadership roles last week. Former Vice Chair David Hogg followed suit, refusing to run for re-election after repeated internal clashes with the DNC brass.
These high-profile exits underscore a disturbing pattern of chaos and disunity that’s spreading across the Democratic Party like wildfire.
💸 Donors Turn Their Backs as DNC Bleeds Cash
According to financial filings, the DNC had just $18 million in the bank as of May — a stark contrast to the RNC’s $67.4 million war chest. Even more telling: only three donors have contributed over $100,000 this year. The message is clear — major donors have lost faith.
And while Chair Martin boasts of a $40 million fundraising haul, the bulk of it came from small-dollar donations. The high-rollers are staying away, and that spells disaster for Democrats ahead of 2026.
“Big donors said they wouldn’t come back until we cleaned up our mess,” admitted Florida State Sen. Shevrin Jones — a rare moment of honesty from inside the party.
⚠️ Polls Reveal a Fed-Up Base
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 62% of Democrats want a total leadership overhaul. Nearly half say they’re unhappy with how the party is being run. From the grassroots to Capitol Hill, dissatisfaction is boiling over.
Even progressive Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) admitted, “I’d love to see a day go by that the DNC doesn’t embarrass itself.”
🔁 Internal Feuds Go Public — Again
Much of the infighting centers around Martin’s power grabs. After taking over in February, Martin removed Weingarten and Saunders from the DNC’s powerful Rules and Bylaws Committee — a move widely seen as political payback.
Now, Democrats are tearing into each other in full view of the public, just as they head into a critical midterm season.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) called for a “big tent” approach to fix the damage. But even within the DNC, officials like James Skoufis are openly blaming a “small group of backbiters” for stirring chaos. The truth? The entire operation is imploding under the weight of its own dysfunction.
🧹 Martin’s “Mop and Bucket” Plan Isn’t Working
Democrats hoped Martin could rebuild after their 2024 defeat. Instead, insiders say he’s been overwhelmed, despite flashy announcements like his “50-state strategy.” While he claims credit for minor special election wins, none of it has stopped the bleeding.
“Ken Martin was handed a mop and a mess,” said Democrat strategist Brian Lemek. But now it looks like he’s just spreading it around.
✅ Trump’s Leadership Highlights the Contrast
As Democrats spiral, President Trump continues to lead with strength, clarity, and results. Under his administration, America is returning to law and order, rebuilding the economy, and standing strong on the world stage. The contrast could not be sharper.
