David Hogg lauds Crockett as 'type of leader’ Democrats need

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair David Hogg on Friday lauded Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) for her fiery brand. 

His comments, made during an appearance on "The Breakfast Club" radio show, come after the two Democrats have faced backlash over their calls to restructure the party. 

“I think Jasmine is, frankly, the type of leader that we’re really looking to support in some senses, right? Somebody who is out there that, frankly, doesn’t give a damn what the other side — at least the elected Republicans in Congress say,” Hogg said of Crockett, highlighting what he described as her "authenticity."

“They say what they believe in and at least, you know, even if you don’t agree with her, you know what she stands for, because she makes it very clear," he continued. "And people are really craving that right now.”

Hogg has found himself in hot water with party leadership after suggesting he would help primary a dozen Democrats in office in an effort to mobilize a younger generation of leaders in the party. 

DNC Chair Ken Martin has warned against primarying fellow party members and encouraged Hogg and other officers to remain neutral on forthcoming elections.

“I’ve heard from a lot of members of Congress that have thanked me for doing this. Even some not so young members of Congress that thank me for doing this and said that this is dramatically needed, but they don’t want to speak out about it because they obviously don’t want to say that some of their colleagues shouldn’t necessarily be there anymore,” Hogg said Friday about his primary push.

“But look, I’m willing to do that. I don’t care,” he added.

Hogg plans to continue his campaign efforts even as DNC members look to determine whether a contested election over two vice chair posts should be held again.