David Hogg, a Democratic National Committee vice chair and activist who has angered some in his party for involving himself in primaries, is making his first endorsement of the midterms, using his political organization to support state Sen.

The Democratic National Committee‘s possible removal of Vice Chairman David Hogg has ignited an internal firestorm, splitting party members over what some say is a sham attempt to quash a young leader.

The DNC cited a procedural concern, but Hogg said it is “impossible to ignore the broader context” of his criticisms.