Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin’s rocky tenure hit another bump with the release of fundraising numbers for the organization, which has struggled to regain its foothold after President Donald Trump‘s victory in the 2024 election.

Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin navigates party infighting, leadership vacuum claims, and fundraising challenges while implementing his strategy to help Democrats recover

They expressed frustration over the DNC’s break-up with American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten and AFSCME President Lee Saunders — who between them represent millions of members — as the latest sign of a widening gap between party leadership and the labor movement, a once-core part of the Democratic coalition.