Tim Walz Endorses David Hogg for Top DNC Role: ‘Leadership Our Party Needs Right Now’

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) endorsed gun control activist David Hogg for a top role at the Democratic National Committee on Friday

In a social media post, Walz claimed that Hogg represents the “leadership our party needs right now” while praising the 24-year-old for being “bold, dynamic, and courageous.”

Hogg came to prominence in 2018 as a student survivor of the Parkland school shooting. He has led multiple protests, marches, and boycotts in support of gun safety legislation.

Kamala Harris’ former running mate posted the endorsement on X alongside a photo of the pair standing together.

“David Hogg represents exactly the kind of bold, dynamic, and courageous leadership our party needs right now. He has a unique ability to connect with the American people and to speak to the strengths of our party,” Walz wrote to his followers.

David Hogg represents exactly the kind of bold, dynamic, and courageous leadership our party needs right now. He has a unique ability to connect with the American people and to speak to the strengths of our party.

I couldn’t be happier to support him for DNC Vice Chair. pic.twitter.com/sHlX2fmUmD

— Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) January 10, 2025

He added, “I couldn’t be happier to support him for DNC Vice Chair.”

Walz’s endorsement of Hogg comes 24 hours after the Minnesota governor endorsed Minnesota Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin for Democratic National Committee chair.