Authoritarian claims ignited controversy Sunday after Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin compared the United States to Iran while the Islamic Republic carried out one of the deadliest crackdowns on protesters in its history.
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin told former DNC Chair Jaime Harrison that the 2026 elections are critical for the Democratic Party as they aim to confront what he said is a "fascist regime."
Democrat National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin is facing growing turmoil and financial instability as he works to rebuild his party following major losses in the 2024 election cycle. Martin, elected in February, inherits a fractured organization with dwindling resources, internal power struggles, and mounting pressure from disillusioned Democrats.
