{"id":2433879,"date":"2025-05-12T21:41:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T01:41:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/david-hogg-says-dnc-in-process-of-removing-him-as-vice-chairman\/"},"modified":"2025-05-12T21:43:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T01:43:14","slug":"david-hogg-says-dnc-in-process-of-removing-him-as-vice-chairman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/david-hogg-says-dnc-in-process-of-removing-him-as-vice-chairman\/","title":{"rendered":"David Hogg says DNC in process of removing him as vice chairman"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdavid-hogg-says-dnc-in-process-of-removing-him-as-vice-chairman%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2433879&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>David Hogg, the Vice Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), has announced that the organization is moving to remove him from his position. Hogg&#8217;s situation began to deteriorate after he expressed intentions to primary Democratic members of Congress whom he deemed ineffective, particularly focusing on older politicians. This pledge was seen as contradicting the DNC\u2019s principle of neutrality, prompting internal efforts to oust him.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, Hogg remarked on the ongoing crisis in the country and criticized the Democratic Party for failing to resonate with voters. He argued that many leaders are not <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >addressing important issues effectively<\/a>. Hogg defended his stance on primarying ineffective incumbents, citing that endorsements in primaries have been common among other party committees and individuals in similar positions.<\/p>\n<p>The DNC&#8217;s Credentials Committee recommended a resolution challenging the validity of Hogg\u2019s election,following a challenge from Kalyn Free,the attorney he defeated. The committee&#8217;s decision, which passed with a majority, has accelerated the process for Hogg&#8217;s removal. DNC Chairman Ken Martin acknowledged the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pas-democrat-secstate-resigns-after-botching-process-over-amendment-for-child-sex-abuse-victims\/\" title=\"PA\u2019s Democrat SecState Resigns After Botching Process Over Amendment For Child Sex Abuse Victims\">procedural error related<\/a> to Hogg\u2019s election but maintained a neutral stance, thanking hogg for his service. The unfolding events highlight ongoing tensions within the Democratic Party concerning generational leadership and accountability.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">David Hogg says DNC in process of removing him as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/economists-push-for-another-round-of-stimulus-checks\/\" title=\"Economists Push for Another Round of Stimulus Checks\">vice chairman<\/a><\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2114209\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-national-committee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Democratic National Committee\">Democratic National Committee<\/a> Vice Chairman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/david-hogg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Democratic National Committee\">David Hogg<\/a> accused the organization of trying to remove him from his position.<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, Hogg announced that the DNC commenced an effort to fast-track his removal as vice chairman. Hogg, an immediately controversial leader, found his position on shaky ground last month after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3381777\/dnc-vice-chair-david-hogg-20-million-initiative-younger-primary-candidates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">he pledged<\/a> his group Leaders We Deserve would primary Democratic members of Congress he perceived as ineffective, especially older ones. His comment was viewed as violating the DNC&rsquo;s commitment to &ldquo;neutrality&rdquo; and, in his eyes, triggered an effort to remove him from within the organization.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3408959\/israeli-americans-urge-trump-tread-lightly-qatar-plane\/\">Pro-Israel Americans urge Trump to &#8216;tread lightly&#8217; with Qatar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3408898\/trump-officials-white-south-africans-afrikaner-refugees-arrival-dc\/\">Trump officials celebrate white South Africans&#8217; arrival in DC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3408997\/gavin-newsom-calls-on-california-cities-ban-homeless-encampments\/\">Newsom calls on California cities to ban homeless encampments<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Today, the DNC took its first steps to remove me from my position as Vice Chair At-Large,&rdquo; Hogg said <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/daveweigel\/status\/1922076728983257414\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">in a statement<\/a>. &ldquo;While this vote was based on how the DNC conducted its officers&rsquo; elections, which I had nothing to do with, it is also impossible to ignore the broader context of my work to reform the party which loomed large over this vote.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Our country is in crisis, and too many leaders in the Democratic Party are asleep at the wheel. Trump is on a mission to crash our economy, disappear people without due process, and participate in flagrant public corruption &ndash; and voters still trust him more than Democrats. That is a massive indictment of our party,&rdquo; he continued.<\/p>\n<p>To defend his comments of primarying ineffective members of Congress, Hogg pointed out how the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, other party committees, and even past vice chairs have endorsed candidates in primaries without issue.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I ran to be DNC Vice Chair to help make the Democratic Party better, not to defend an indefensible status quo that has caused voters in almost every demographic group to move away from us,&rdquo; he concluded. &ldquo;The DNC has pledged to remove me, and this vote has provided an avenue to fast-track that effort.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>DNC Chairman Ken Martin struck a neutral tone in his own statement, though he thanked Hogg for his service as vice chairman.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;During my campaign for Chair, I pledged to run the DNC with integrity, openness, and fairness. I am disappointed to learn that before I became Chair, there was a procedural error in the February Vice Chair elections,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;The Credentials Committee has issued their recommendation, and I trust that the DNC Members will carefully review the Committee&rsquo;s resolution and resolve this matter fairly.&rdquo; <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I thank all of our officers for their service, including Vice Chairs Kenyatta and Hogg, and look forward to continuing to work with them in their officer posts as this matter is resolved,&rdquo; Martin added.<\/p>\n<p>The DNC Credentials Committee passed the resolution challenging the Feb. 1 election of Hogg and Malcolm Kenyatta with 13 in favor, two against, and three abstentions.<\/p>\n<p>Its ruling came after Kalyn Free, a Native American attorney whom Hogg defeated to become vice chairman, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3396846\/david-hogg-dnc-vice-chairperson-discrimination-kalyn-free-challenge-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">challenged the results<\/a> of his February electoral victory, arguing she lost a &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/to-understand-the-latest-crazy-trump-indictment-check-out-the-6-types-of-charges\/\" title=\"To grasp Trump&#039;s latest indictment, explore the 6 charge types.\">fatally flawed election<\/a> that violated the DNC Charter and discriminated against three women of color candidates.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3406965\/young-democrats-claw-for-change-old-guard-clings-seniority\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"DEMOCRATS FACE A RECKONING OVER SENIORITY AS YOUNG MEMBERS CLAW FOR CHANGE\">DEMOCRATS FACE A RECKONING OVER SENIORITY AS YOUNG MEMBERS CLAW FOR CHANGE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hogg has been in the hot seat since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3387218\/david-hogg-democrats-failing-meet-moment-challenging-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"his appearance on MSNBC last month\">his appearance on MSNBC last month<\/a>, when he pledged to primary ineffective incumbents.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;What we&rsquo;re seeing around the country right now is our base &mdash; we&rsquo;re failing to meet the moment,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;A lot of our members of Congress are failing to meet the moment, frankly, and we need to make sure that they know that they&rsquo;re going to be held accountable, and we&rsquo;re going to have primary challenges in our safe seats, where we have members of Congress who, when they&rsquo;re not being effective or they&rsquo;re not able to meet this moment, that they know that there is a young person who is willing to challenge them, and there are resources behind them.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2114209\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2114209\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>David Hogg claims the DNC is moving to oust him as vice chairman<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2433880,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/YL.DavidHogg.021225.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[46257,7705,50402,5894,34700],"class_list":["post-2433879","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-david-hogg","tag-dnc","tag-leadership-2","tag-politics","tag-vice-chairman"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/YL.DavidHogg.021225.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2433879","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2433879"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2433879\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2433883,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2433879\/revisions\/2433883"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2433880"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2433879"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2433879"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2433879"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}