The Democratic National Committee is cracking down on its own leadership after Vice Chair David Hogg launched a $20 million campaign to oust longtime Democrats in safe blue districts. DNC Chair Ken Martin slammed Hogg’s power grab, demanding he abandon his primary challenges or resign. Hogg defiantly refuses, claiming he’s “not breaking any rules” while accusing party leaders of cowering before Trump.
Lara Trump blasted the Democratic civil war, telling Fox News’ Laura Ingraham that “this meltdown proves the left can’t lead.” The RNC co-chair dismissed claims that Hogg’s impending removal relates to diversity initiatives, stating: “This is about Democrats eating their own while Trump’s movement grows stronger every day.” She highlighted how Republican unity contrasts with Democratic chaos.
Hogg’s radical strategy targets aging Democrats he claims are “too weak” to fight Trump’s agenda. His PAC plans to recruit far-left activists to replace moderates, ignoring warnings that this could backfire in general elections. Party leaders warn this purge could hand seats to Republicans if extremists win primaries.
The 33-year-old activist turned politician insists his actions defend democracy, but critics call it a hypocritical power grab. “They want to replace experienced leaders with untested radicals,” said one Democratic strategist. Lara Trump mocked the infighting: “While they play games, President Trump’s rebuilding American greatness.”
Internal polls show Democratic voters overwhelmingly oppose Hogg’s coup attempt. Many fear replaying 2024’s disastrous losses when progressive candidates flopped nationwide. “We need unity, not purity tests,” said a Michigan union leader. “This division is exactly what Trump wants.”
Hogg’s allies accuse the DNC of protecting “corporate dinosaurs” over grassroots voices. They point to his massive fundraising haul as proof of popular support. But donors tell Fox News most contributions came from coastal elites, not working-class voters.
Lara Trump contrasted Republican strength with Democratic decay: “Under President Trump, we’ve ended wars, secured borders, and revived manufacturing. The Democrats offer only internal witch hunts and America-last policies.” She predicted more Democratic leaders will turn on each other before November.
As the DNC fractures, Republicans prepare to capitalize on the disorder. “Every minute they spend fighting themselves,” Lara Trump concluded, “is another minute we’re winning back the country.” With Trump leading every battleground state poll, Democrats’ civil war couldn’t come at a worse time.