Democrat Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz , running mate to Vice President Kamala Harris, has given his endorsement to anti-gun leftist David Hogg to be the Democratic National Committee vice-chair.
“David Hogg represents exactly the kind of bold, dynamic, and courageous leadership the Democratic Party needs right now,” the former candidate said.
“After campaigning with David throughout the country, I know firsthand his unique ability to connect with the American people and to speak to the strengths of our party,” he said.
“This is exactly what we need right now: experienced, thoughtful, and energized leadership that meets people where they are and takes bold action to win. I couldn’t be happier to throw my support behind him and his vision for the party, and I look forward to working with him every step of the way,” he said.
Hogg, a survivor of the Parkland school shooting who has been an anti-gun activist since the incident, acknowledged the endorsement.
“Ever since the shooting at my high school, he’s been a champion for the gun violence prevention movement––exemplifying leadership that listens, takes action, and works tirelessly to better our lives,” the 24-year-old said.
“Beyond his commitment to public service, Governor Walz is a good human being, plain and simple. He’s a good, decent man, and the Democratic Party is fortunate to have him in its ranks,” he said.
The endorsement came a day after the Minnesota governor and failed vice presidential candidate endorsed Minnesota Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin for Democratic National Committee chair.
“In Minnesota, Ken has built a national model for how to elect Democrats in a competitive state,” the governor said. “I have seen Ken’s leadership in action, and it’s exactly what we need from our next D.N.C. chair.”
Following the November 5 election, in which the Democratic candidate spent over $1 billion and ultimately lost, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) laid off hundreds of employees, according to the left-leaning outlet Mother Jones.
The union representing DNC staff has launched a GoFundMe campaign to support workers who were abruptly laid off last week, sparking backlash from remaining employees who have called the cuts a “betrayal” of the party’s values, Fox News noted.
The GoFundMe campaign, initiated by the DNC union, aims to raise $25,000 to assist staff members affected by the layoffs following the party’s losses in the 2024 election.
According to the union’s fundraising page, the layoffs impacted two-thirds of the DNC staff, many of whom were let go with little notice and “no severance.” The abrupt nature of the cuts has drawn criticism from within the organization.
In a public statement, the union criticized DNC leadership for the layoffs, calling them “callous” and “short-sighted.” The statement also highlighted that the cuts included employees who had previously been assured their jobs would be secure after Election Day.
“We are heartbroken to see our colleagues – who dedicated countless hours to electing Democrats up and down the ballot – depart under these circumstances, and we are furious with DNC leadership for failing to provide severance to those affected,” DNC staff union organizer Jill Brownfield wrote on the GoFundMe page.
“Every cycle, political organizations scale up to meet the demands, and as the cycle comes to a close, it’s a tough reality of our industry that we must part with talented, hardworking staff,” a DNC spokesperson told Fox News Digital in a statement.
Officials emphasized that the DNC had adhered to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that had been negotiated.
“While the DNC has met the terms of the union agreement negotiated by the CBA, we share the entire DNC family’s frustration and continue to provide resources to all members of the team to support them in this transition,” the spokesperson added.
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