David Hogg Elected as Youngest DNC Vice Chair, Drawing Mixed Reactions
The 24-year-old gun control activist and Parkland survivor aims to energize youth voters, but his controversial past stirs criticism from conservatives.
- David Hogg, a 24-year-old gun control activist and Harvard graduate, has been elected as a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, making him the youngest individual to hold the position.
- Hogg has emphasized the need to win back young voters, citing a recent shift of younger demographics toward conservative politics in the 2024 elections.
- Conservatives have criticized Hogg’s past statements on issues like gun control, taxation, and masculinity, arguing that his views are out of step with mainstream America.
- Hogg co-founded March for Our Lives after the 2018 Parkland school shooting and has since been a prominent advocate for gun control and progressive policies.
- The DNC leadership shakeup also includes the election of Ken Martin as chairman, as the party seeks to recover from significant losses in the 2024 election cycle.