Following their defeat in every swing state against President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, the Democratic Party is facing an internal struggle to regain voter support. Several party members have voiced concerns about the party's direction and messaging.

Former congressional candidate Adam Frisch expressed his worries to The Wall Street Journal, stating, "Twenty big cities, Aspen and Martha’s Vineyard—that’s what’s left of the Democratic Party. And I’m not exactly sure those 20 big cities are getting the best version of the Democratic Party." This sentiment reflects a growing unease within the party about its disconnect from a broader range of voters.

The lack of a clear and unified message has been identified as a key factor in the Democrats' recent struggles. Some within the party believe a stronger focus on economic issues is needed to resonate with voters. Others, like former Bernie Sanders advisor Faiz Shakir, feel that the party's emphasis on identity politics is divisive and detracts from core economic concerns. Shakir stated, "I’m frustrated by the way in which we utilize identity to break ourselves apart… We’re competing over the wrong thing when we should be joining together to fight together."

Newly elected DNC Chairman Ken Martin has emphasized the need for the Democratic Party to confront Donald Trump directly. His election suggests a continued focus on opposition to the former president as a central strategy. Martin's past call for Trump to be tried for treason underscores the intensity of this focus. In his victory speech, Martin declared, "The fight is for our values. The fight is for working people. The fight right now is against Donald Trump and the billionaires who bought this country."