Democratic officials are raising concerns over newly appointed DNC Vice Chair David Hogg’s use of party contact lists to solicit donations for his own political action committee (PAC) instead of for the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Although his actions do not violate party regulations, some leaders believe they are inappropriate.
BREAKING: Newly elected DNC Vice Chair David Hogg is using party resources to funnel donations into his own PAC—where he pays himself a six-figure salary. pic.twitter.com/2p1RY7PfGq
— Clown World ™ 🤡 (@ClownWorld_) February 15, 2025
Hogg, who co-founded Leaders We Deserve in 2023, has sent fundraising messages urging donations to his PAC. Financial records show that he has received more than $175,000 from the organization, including over $20,000 in December. His messages, sent to DNC contacts, did not encourage donations to the party but instead promoted his PAC.
CORRUPTION: As vice chair of the DNC David Hogg has access to the personal information of millions of Democrats across the country – including their cell phone numbers. Using this information Hogg texted every Democrat donor raising money for his personal NGO. pic.twitter.com/uotS2LrouM
— @amuse (@amuse) February 16, 2025
In one of the messages, Hogg introduced himself as the new DNC Vice Chair and described his election as a victory for a “youthful, energetic” movement. The message directed recipients to a donation link for Leaders We Deserve.
David Hogg was being investigated for massive fraud by the Biden DOJ and now the Trump DOJ. The DNC was fully aware he is radioactive and to keep him away from anything involving money.
This guy is a magnet for malfeasant activities. He is a perfect representative for the… https://t.co/WqpKhWZ4ro pic.twitter.com/cG1kqlJbNK
— Tony Seruga (@TonySeruga) February 17, 2025
Criticism from within the party has been sharp. A senior Democratic official described the move as “a stunning lack of judgment.” Another party leader questioned why Hogg was using his position for personal fundraising rather than focusing on the DNC’s financial needs.
Speaking of rotten eggs, why are you using the DNC mailing make to raise money for yourself, David Hogg? pic.twitter.com/vsR42oR7CL
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) February 15, 2025
Hogg, 24, first gained public attention after the 2018 Parkland, Florida school shooting and has since become an outspoken activist. His calls to defund law enforcement and dismantle ICE have made him a divisive figure, even within Democratic circles. Some party members were already uneasy about his leadership role, and this latest controversy has only heightened those concerns.
Cameron Kasky, a fellow Parkland survivor, expressed frustration over Hogg’s political influence. “I mean it’s just very frustrating to be in a party in desperate need of increased accountability for our struggling leadership, and watch someone who is never held accountable ascend to leadership,” Kasky said.
When reached for comment, Hogg declined to speak, but a spokesperson later stated that he has raised money for the DNC in addition to his personal PAC.
