A report by The New York Times says Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Ken Martin threw a phone on an aide’s desk earlier this month. According to the report, Martin did so in a moment of frustration while dealing with increasing pressure tied to the committee’s financial situation as it faces strains ahead of upcoming midterm elections. The Independent similarly describes the incident as Martin throwing his phone in frustration. The New York Post adds additional context, citing the same Times reporting, and links the confrontation to committee financial concerns, including the need for the DNC to put its headquarters up as loan collateral. The outlets’ descriptions of the reported action are consistent: Martin throws his phone at or onto an aide’s desk. Beyond that, the reports emphasize different surrounding details—most notably the committee’s financial challenges and how they connect to broader political timing and operational decisions. No sources provide further public confirmation of the incident beyond the New York Times reporting cited by the other outlets.