David Hogg claims to have faced a significant amount of criticism for inquiring about the Democratic Party's efforts to engage with young men.

On Tuesday, David Hogg, a DNC candidate and gun control activist, asserted that he was assaulted after stating to Democrats that they should make more of an effort to connect with young men prior to the election.

Hogg, who announced his candidacy for Democratic National Committee vice chairperson on Monday, expressed his frustration on MSNBC over Democrats dismissing and criticizing his efforts to engage with young men.

"According to Hogg, the purpose of the party is to provide honest and unbiased information to the public, rather than simply catering to their desires and preferences, which has led to a loss of trust in the current system."

During the campaign, I frequently voiced my concerns about young voters, but was met with dismissal from consultants who told me I was wrong and that the issue was unimportant.

While working for the Harris campaign, Hogg noted that he received the same criticism.

"At the DNC, I raised the concern about the lack of attention towards young men and received a lot of backlash. However, I believe that we should not view empathy as a limited resource and can care about both young men and women."

To ensure that the party is inclusive, he emphasized the importance of listening to people who may bring up uncomfortable topics. His reasoning was that if he was not included in the conversation, he would force his way in.

Hogg acknowledged that he faces an uphill battle in the race for leadership in his party, but vowed to continue criticizing Democrats in order to bring about change.

Hogg stated that he would not compromise his beliefs or opinions to gain the approval of others. Instead, he aimed to promote what he believed in, which was the need for a party that represented and included people of all ages, particularly young people.

During the 2024 election, Trump gained 14 points of support among male voters under 30, while men overall backed Trump by 10 points.

Following Trump's win, DNC chair Jaime Harrison resigned, sparking a party turmoil as multiple contenders competed for the leadership role.