Democratic National Committee chairman Ken Martin has been accused of throwing a phone during a heated outburst directed at a junior staffer, according to reports emerging amid wider reports of dysfunction within the party's national organisation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The allegation, if substantiated, would add to concerns about leadership and morale at the DNC at a critical moment when Democrats are trying to present a united front to challenge Republican control of Congress.

The incident is said to have occurred during a period of internal tension, with the article describing broader turmoil within the committee's ranks, including friction between staff and leadership. Details on the exact date, location and witnesses to the alleged phone-throwing incident, as well as any response from Martin or the DNC, were not fully specified in the available report.