DNC Union Turns to Crowdfunding After Election Defeats and Alleged Party 'Betrayal'

The phrase “Go woke, go broke” has taken on a fresh meaning for the Democratic National Committee.

Following the November 5 election campaign, in which the Democratic candidate lost after spending over $1 billion, the DNC reportedly laid off hundreds of workers. This was first reported by the left-leaning publication Mother Jones.

In response, the union representing the laid-off employees has launched a GoFundMe campaign seeking financial assistance from the public — but the results have been underwhelming.

As of Wednesday morning, after a week of efforts, the fundraiser had gathered just $18,000 toward its $25,000 goal.

According to Fox News, members of the DNC Staff Union who remain employed are describing the mass layoffs as a “betrayal” of the party’s core values.

Mother Jones revealed that the DNC plans to reduce its workforce from approximately 680 employees to fewer than 200.

This news comes amidst reports of Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign closing out with $20 million in debt. The campaign was marked by extravagant expenditures, such as $5,000 for a “nail artist” (yes, a nail artist) and $1 million paid to Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions for a single infomercial.

The union’s GoFundMe page claimed the layoffs were announced “with little notice and no severance.”

“We are heartbroken to see our colleagues — who dedicated countless hours to electing Democrats up and down the ballot — depart under these circumstances,” the union wrote on the page. “We are furious with DNC leadership for failing to provide severance to those affected.”

Considering the vast sums raised by the Democratic Party for the Harris campaign, including contributions from wealthy donors, the $18,000 raised by the union’s crowdfunding effort appears negligible in comparison.

However, while the fundraiser hasn’t achieved significant monetary success, it has gained traction on social media:

Meanwhile, the DNC has defended its actions, asserting it has fulfilled its obligations.

“Every cycle, political organizations scale up to meet the demands, and as the cycle comes to a close, it’s a tough reality of our industry that we must part with talented, hardworking staff,” a spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News.

“While the DNC has met the terms of the union agreement negotiated by the CBA, we share the entire DNC family’s frustration and continue to provide resources to all members of the team to support them in this transition,” the statement concluded.