A prominent Democratic National Committee fundraiser faced severe criticism from within her own party following her televised remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris.
According to Fox News, Lindy Li, who served as a DNC national fundraising committee member and Harris campaign surrogate, has announced her departure from the Democratic Party amid intense backlash over her recent criticism of the vice president.
Li's troubles began when she expressed support for President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth. The situation escalated after her appearance on Fox News, where she made critical comments about the Democratic Party and Harris. Her remarks triggered an aggressive response from party members, leading to boycott campaigns and a significant loss of social media followers.
During an appearance on "Piers Morgan Uncensored," Li revealed the extent of the attacks she faced from fellow Democrats. She described experiencing a dramatic loss of forty thousand followers in just four days and receiving numerous derogatory messages. The intensity of the backlash proved particularly shocking given her substantial contributions to the party's fundraising efforts.
Li shared her experience with Morgan, expressing her dismay at being labeled with various offensive terms and even being accused of working as a communist spy. The accusation struck a personal chord, given her family history with communism.
Speaking to "Fox & Friends," Li had criticized what she perceived as Harris's "delusions" about a potential political comeback, describing the Democratic Party as being plagued by the "stench of loser" following their November defeat. These comments ultimately contributed to her decision to leave the party.
Prior to her final decision to leave the Democratic Party, Li had discussed her situation on NewsNation's "Morning in America." She initially expressed confidence in her position within the party, citing her significant fundraising achievements.
The former Democratic strategist revealed that Trump's team had already reached out to explore the possibility of her switching allegiances. This development suggests potential new opportunities for Li's political future.
Li's departure follows a pattern of high-profile exits from the Democratic Party, including a former Obama fundraiser who announced plans to support Trump in the November election. These departures highlight growing internal tensions within the party.
Li shared her perspective on the Democratic Party's response to criticism, particularly regarding Vice President Harris. She expressed frustration with what she perceived as an inability to question party leadership or decisions.
Speaking about her experience, Li said:
All these so-called Democrats, the party of inclusion, the party of diversity, masks off. And it's even worse because they pretend to occupy the moral high ground. They pretend to be so loving and caring and embracing of diversity but all of a sudden, when I dare to utter any criticisms of the goddess Kamala Harris, I get ostracized. Me, after having raised tens of millions of dollars for the party.
The former DNC fundraiser emphasized the impact of her departure on her donors and the party's financial support base. She noted that her ability to raise substantial funds would likely benefit whichever political group she chose to align with next.
Lindy Li, a powerful Democratic National Committee fundraiser who raised tens of millions of dollars for the party, has officially cut ties with the Democrats following intense criticism over her comments about Vice President Kamala Harris. Her departure occurred after facing severe backlash from party members, including boycott campaigns and personal attacks stemming from her appearance on Fox News, where she criticized Harris and the party's direction.
