Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin is under pressure amid growing turmoil within the party’s ranks six months into President Trump’s second administration.

The committee has been plagued by party infighting that has spilled out into the open in recent weeks. Last week, two influential union heads — American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees President Lee Saunders — stepped down from their posts at the committee. Meanwhile, former Vice Chair David Hogg announced he would not run for his post again amid internal disagreements with party leadership.

And on top of the infighting, reports have surfaced the committee is strapped for cash amid frustration among donors.

The developments have painted a picture of weakness, barring Democrats from fully uniting behind Trump. Some critics argue the issues can be traced back to Martin, but others insist it’s a reflection of the Democratic ecosystem as a whole.

“Ken Martin is stepping into a really difficult situation right now, and I would say he was elected and they handed him a mop and a bucket,” said Brian Lemek, a Democratic strategist and founder and executive director of Defend the Vote.

Martin assumed his position in the top role at the DNC in February after defeating then-Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler in a competitive chair’s race. His election came months after the party’s sweeping losses across the board in 2024.

His allies note Martin hit the ground running, unveiling his 50-state strategy in April. Martin pledged the DNC would donate a baseline of $17,500 to state parties and territories, marking a $5,000-per-month increase over the committee’s previous contribution.

Martin has also seen a number of special election victories during his tenure, including in Iowa, Nebraska and Pennsylvania.

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