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Democratic National Committee (DNC) has elected David Hogg as its new vice chair, while Ken Martin from Minnesota was chosen as the chair. This decision marks a significant moment for the party as Hogg becomes the first member of Generation Z to hold this position.

David Hogg is recognized for his activism against gun violence, having gained national attention following the 2018 Parkland school shooting. Upon accepting his nomination, Hogg delivered a brief speech stating, “Who’s ready to take the fight to the Republicans? Let’s go and kick some ass!”

The appointment has sparked varied reactions on social media. Some express skepticism about whether this move will resonate with younger voters. Holly Thornton commented, "If the DNC thinks that David Hogg is the way to appeal to voters under 30, they are even more out of touch than I thought."

Another user, Kambree, humorously noted similarities in recent Democratic leadership choices by saying, "First Kamala, now David Hogg. I can't stop laughing." Meanwhile, Publius shared optimism regarding Hogg's potential impact: "Looking forward to Hogg doing nationally what he did with Democrats locally in Florida."

Critics have pointed out an apparent contradiction between the party's diversity efforts and their choice of two white males for leadership roles. A tweet by Still Boneless highlighted this sentiment: "It’s so funny that the DNC just put on the biggest ‘diversity/inclusion’ song and dance just to end up electing these two as their leaders."

The new vice chair's stance on gun control has also been a focal point of discussion. Libs of TikTok tweeted about his views: "New Vice Chair for the DNC thinks you don't have a right to own a gun."

The selection of David Hogg and Ken Martin comes at a time when Democrats are looking to strengthen their appeal among young voters and address key issues such as gun control.