Ex-DNC Insider: Furious Donors Abandoning Party as Dems Implode
A former high-profile fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is sounding the alarm on the state of the Democratic Party, claiming it is in “shambles” following the presidential election.
Lindy Li, who has raised tens of millions of dollars for Democratic campaigns, announced her departure from the party in December after facing backlash for criticizing then-Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris.
Speaking with Fox News Digital, Li described growing dissatisfaction among major Democratic donors, stating, “Democratic donors absolutely, without a single exception, they are so angry and upset with the state of the party. They think the party is in complete shambles.”
Li, who had been a vocal supporter of Democratic candidates for years, said that since President Donald Trump assumed office, she has seen a party that is “completely rudderless.”
“I don’t know how they’re going to get out of this wilderness,” she said, attributing much of the party’s struggles to an ideological shift.
Li argued that the Democratic Party has been overtaken by progressive extremism, saying, “It’s their religion, it’s their god. Woke is their god. This trans, woke insanity—they are enthralled by it.”
She pointed to the growing corporate rejection of leftist social policies, stating, “Companies are running as fast as they can from this toxic agenda, yet the Democratic Party is doubling down time and time again on this. Honestly, it’s gender hysteria. It’s almost like a social contagion.”
Li also criticized the involvement of celebrities like Beyoncé and Cardi B in the Harris campaign, following reports that they were paid to appear and speak at campaign events.
While both artists denied receiving payments, Li disputed their claims. “All their production companies were getting compensated,” she told Fox News Digital.
Beyoncé’s appearance at a Harris campaign event in October stirred controversy after she did not perform as some attendees had expected.
Critics accused the campaign of using the artist’s presence to boost attendance and publicity.
Li supported this claim, stating, “I honestly believe that the campaign used that to generate attention and publicity for their event.”
Looking ahead, Li expressed doubt about the Democratic Party’s ability to recover from its election defeat.
“There is no one on the horizon” to lead the party into the next election cycle, she said.
Since leaving the DNC, Li has found new support among Republicans, saying the “humanity and kindness” she has received from conservatives has been “unbelievable.”
She also expressed optimism about retaining her donor network, as she now plans to raise money for Republican candidates.