A Democratic National Committee official has publicly criticized Vice President Kamala Harris's potential political aspirations following the Democrats' defeat in the 2024 presidential election.
According to the Washington Examiner, Lidy Li, the DNC's Mid-Atlantic Regional chairwoman and former Harris campaign surrogate, denounced the Vice President's reported considerations of running for president in 2028 or pursuing the California governorship in 2026, describing such plans as "delusions."
The criticism comes in the wake of the Democrats' significant electoral defeat, where Harris lost to President-elect Donald Trump by a substantial margin of 312-226 electoral votes and fell behind by more than 2 million votes in the popular count.
Li, speaking on Fox News's America's Newsroom, delivered a scathing assessment of the party's current state. She specifically addressed the party's failure to effectively handle border policies, suggesting that concerns about border security shouldn't be dismissed as bigotry or racism.
The DNC official's criticism extended beyond policy matters to the party's internal culture, which she characterized as cult-like due to perceived resistance to honest feedback.
Li expressed her views about the Democratic Party's current situation with particular emphasis on their immigration stance. Her comments reflect a broader internal debate within the party about its direction following the 2024 election loss. The criticism is especially notable given Li's previous role as a Harris campaign surrogate.
On Fox News, Li emphasized the magnitude of the Democrats' defeat, stating:
Nov. 5 was a decisive defeat for the Democratic Party. She lost every single swing state. It wasn't a squeaker like it was in 2016; this was a resounding defeat. Right now, Kamala Harris is indulging in delusions of running for governor of California in 2026 or even president again in 2028.
Harris's attempts to moderate her immigration stance during the campaign proved insufficient to sway voters who were more convinced by Trump's approach to border security. The Vice President's campaign strategy and its ultimate failure have become focal points for internal party criticism and analysis.
The aftermath of the election has sparked intense discussion about the Democratic Party's future direction. Li's recent comments about there being a "stench of loser" over the party have drawn attention and controversy within Democratic circles. Her criticism extends to what she perceives as the party's inability to handle internal criticism constructively.
Li expressed her frustration with the party's response to criticism, declaring:
Because in a cult, you can't tell the truth, you can't ask any questions, but I'm done with that.
A significant shift in Democratic leadership appears imminent as Harris prepares to conclude her term as Vice President. The transition period leading up to Trump's inauguration in late January presents challenges for the Democratic Party as it grapples with its electoral defeat and future strategy.
The Democratic Party faces crucial decisions about its leadership and policy positions in the wake of the 2024 election loss. These discussions are taking place against the backdrop of Harris's undisclosed future political plans and growing internal party tensions.
The Democratic National Committee faces internal turmoil as prominent official Lidy Li publicly criticizes Vice President Kamala Harris's potential political aspirations following the 2024 election loss. Li's comments about Harris's reported interest in the 2028 presidential race and 2026 California governorship highlight growing tensions within the party.
