DNC Chair Ken Martin is facing intensifying criticism after reports of internal Democratic Party dysfunction, with Rufus Gifford, a former deputy campaign manager for Joe Biden, saying on Monday that there is "no saving" his position. The comments follow a New York Times report highlighting infighting, fundraising shortfalls and broader concerns about Democratic leadership, adding to pressure on Martin as the party tries to regroup ahead of future elections.

Martin has also faced separate criticism over the DNC's primary calendar, which a CNN reporter suggested some states may defy, with commentary that "nobody is scared" of him, while Chuck Todd has speculated the calendar was designed to block a potential progressive insurgent candidate in 2028. Fox News' report draws on coverage from conservative media figures and commentators, including Fox Business host Stuart Varney, who described the Democratic Party as "troubled and broke".