RNC chairman suggests Democrats could win ground if they quit infighting

Published June 9, 2025 2:13pm ET



Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley argued that the Democratic Party’s “radical wing” is giving President Donald Trump an advantage, which will continue so long as the party is under the control of its “radical” members.

Whatley’s comment was in response to leaked audio of Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin questioning his ability to continue his leadership role, as well as venting to Vice Chairman David Hogg at having “destroyed any chance I have to show the leadership that I need to.” Amid the DNC’s vote to keep Hogg as vice chairman, which will conclude on Wednesday, Whatley said the “radical” control of the Democratic Party will continue not to appeal to voters, who ultimately want “solutions” from their elected leaders.

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