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Pfeiffer says Martin should step down as DNC chief: 'Cannot repair the trust'
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Pfeiffer says Martin should step down as DNC chief: 'Cannot repair the trust'

The Hill · May 22, 2026, 6:47 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • I think Ken Martin should step down, said Pfeiffer, who previously served as a senior adviser to former President Obama, during a Friday edition of his podcast.
  • Martin apologized for how he handled the report s release in a statement shared online, adding that he released the delayed report now for full transparency.
  • After last November s massive Democratic wins, I didn t want to create a distraction, but by not putting the report out, I ended up creating an even bigger distraction, Martin wrote on the social platform X.

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

I think Ken Martin should step down, said Pfeiffer, who previously served as a senior adviser to former President Obama, during a Friday edition of his podcast. I think this is a bridge too far. He can t repair the trust here.

Martin apologized for how he handled the report s release in a statement shared online, adding that he released the delayed report now for full transparency. He cited issues with the document s sourcing and said there were missing sections.

After last November s massive Democratic wins, I didn t want to create a distraction, but by not putting the report out, I ended up creating an even bigger distraction, Martin wrote on the social platform X. For that, I sincerely apologize.

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