Democrats gathered in Minneapolis for the Democratic National Committee's annual summer meeting, aiming to project unity in the face of recent election losses and a challenging political landscape. Despite calls for solidarity against President Donald Trump's agenda, internal divisions surfaced, especially over responses to the Israel-Hamas war. The party debated two resolutions, one calling for an arms embargo and suspension of military aid to Israel, which was rejected, and another advocating for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid, which was passed but criticized for not going far enough.

Leaders like DNC Chair Ken Martin and Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta urged Democrats to adopt a more aggressive stance, highlighting the need to counter Republican moves and rally support among working families. However, concerns remain about the party's declining popularity, fundraising deficits, and waning support among younger voters. Martin pointed to recent electoral successes and record fundraising as signs of momentum, but acknowledged ongoing challenges. The meeting ended with praise for Martin's leadership, though Republicans mocked the Democrats' struggles and expressed satisfaction with the current state of the opposition.