David Hogg’s brief stint of 4 months and 10 days as DNC Vice Chair, ended in chaos after he threatened to use $20 million to primary fellow Democrats, leading to a power struggle within the party.

His Vice Chair election in January 2025 was controversial, and by June 2025, the DNC voted to redo the election, citing diversity quotas, though it’s likely the real issue was his disruptive primary plans. Leaked audio from May 15, 2025, exposed the depth of the infighting, with Chair Ken Martin considering resignation.

Martin emotionally said:

“No one knows who the hell I am, right? 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, 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.”

This episode highlights the tensions between grassroots activism and established party leadership, with Hogg’s exit marking a significant moment in Democratic Party dynamics.