Randi Weingarten, head of the American Federation of Teachers, resigned from the Democratic National Committee, citing disagreements with Chairman Ken Martin. In her resignation letter, Weingarten expressed that she feels out of step with the current party leadership.
Martin removed Weingarten from the Rules and Bylaws Committee following her support for a rival candidate. Weingarten’s departure indicates significant discontent within the party. Her departure also comes just a few days after vice-chair David Hogg left the DNC, after months of clashes.
