DNC chair ripped for downplaying unreleased 2024 autopsy after Dem losses: 'Self-inflicted crisis'
DNC Chair Ken Martin faced criticism for not releasing the 2024 post-election autopsy report, a 200-page analysis of Democratic losses, despite calls for transparency. He claimed the party has been sharing findings and is not concealing information, emphasizing ongoing efforts to apply lessons learned. The controversy highlights internal party tensions over accountability and strategy following a significant electoral defeat.
- ▪Ken Martin, the DNC chair, ordered a 200-page internal review of the 2024 election loss based on over 300 interviews but chose not to release it publicly.
- ▪Jon Favreau, host of 'Pod Save America,' pressed Martin to release a summary of the unreleased autopsy report during a recent interview.
- ▪Martin stated the DNC has been sharing findings and is not hiding the report, claiming there is 'no smoking gun' in the analysis.
- ▪Democrats lost the 2024 election, resulting in Republican control of the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives.
- ▪Martin argued that releasing the report would distract from the party's goals, saying the DNC is already implementing changes based on the review.
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Elections DNC chair ripped for downplaying unreleased 2024 autopsy after Dem losses: 'Self-inflicted crisis' Jon Favreau pressed Martin on the unreleased report, prompting Martin to claim Dems are 'not hiding the ball' By Leo Briceno Fox News Published April 30, 2026 7:56pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video DNC chairman squirms when asked about what went wrong for the party in 2024 Ken Martin says he’s ‘been releasing’ internal party findings about what led to Republicans capturing the popular vote in 2024.
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