Former Democratic adviser laments ‘weak and wimpy’ party

Published April 22, 2025 4:06pm ET



Democratic strategist Dan Turrentine said the party’s leadership is holding its movement back.

Turrentine, a co-host of The Morning Meeting on 2Way, lamented that “rather than talking about the economy, we’re talking about Mr. Garcia,” in reference to Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a recently deported illegal immigrant from El Salvador. He called for further strategy, insisting that under former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), there were plans “weeks, months” in advance, but now “we don’t have leadership.”

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.