Democrats face protests from climate activists during party meeting

Democratic National Committee (DNC) candidates struggled to get through their final forum before Saturday’s election as climate protesters repeatedly disrupted the event, demanding stronger action on climate policy.

Elena Schneider and Brakkton Booker report for POLITICO.

In short:

Climate activists, including members of the Sunrise Movement, interrupted the DNC candidate forum multiple times, calling for a ban on corporate donations and super PAC spending.
Moderators and candidates grew frustrated as disruptions continued, with one candidate calling it “scream night at the DNC.”
Frontrunners Ken Martin and Ben Wikler agreed on the need for greater financial transparency and campaign finance reform but avoided direct confrontation.

Key quote:

“If anyone else feels the need to disrupt, please stand up and do it right now.”

— Symone Sanders-Townsend, MSNBC moderator

Why this matters:

The Democratic Party is facing renewed internal tensions over climate policy as activists demand more aggressive action, exposing ideological and generational divides. The friction has surfaced in high-profile protests, disruptions at fundraising events and growing dissatisfaction with party leadership, particularly over its ties to the fossil fuel industry and perceived incrementalism on climate goals. How the DNC navigates these pressures could shape the party’s climate platform and future electoral prospects.

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Democrats face protests from climate activists during party meeting

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