AFT President Randi Weingarten Resigns From DNC After 23 Years Following Rift Over David Hogg Support and Committee Removal

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Published Jul 4, 2025, 08:33 PM

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and one of the most prominent figures in U.S. education, resigned from her position at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in June 2025. Weingarten had served on the DNC for 23 years, including 16 years on its influential Rules and Bylaws Committee, from which she was removed earlier in the year by the new DNC chair, Ken Martin. Her departure followed ideological disagreements with party leadership, particularly regarding her support for David Hogg's proposal to primary Democrats deemed insufficiently progressive, a stance opposed by Martin.

Reports indicate that Weingarten and another union leader declined offers to remain as at-large members of the DNC, signaling internal conflicts about the party's direction. Weingarten's dual role as a powerful union leader and longtime DNC member has drawn scrutiny and criticism, with some accusing her of exemplifying corruption within unions and the DNC. Additionally, Weingarten faced public attention in July 2025 for a social media post containing spelling errors, which was subsequently deleted. Her base salary as head of the AFT reportedly exceeds $500,000. The resignation highlights ongoing tensions between labor advocates and the Democratic Party's leadership.

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