As the Democratic National Committee (DNC) gathered in Minneapolis for its summer meeting, party leaders faced mounting pressure to address the growing challenges that have left the Democratic Party in a precarious position. The meeting, attended by over 400 elected officials from all 50 states and several territories, marked an attempt to recalibrate the party’s approach following the 2024 election, which saw the party lose control of the White House and the Senate and struggle to regain the House majority.
DNC chair Ken Martin, who was elected in February, acknowledged the party’s difficulties during a sit-down interview with Fox News Digital, saying,