Democrats blast DNC over handling of 2024 autopsy

A slate of Democrats are airing their frustrations over the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) handling of an autopsy report of the party’s defeat in the 2024 presidential election.

DNC Chair Ken Martin initially chose to keep the autopsy private, but he decided to release it Thursday after pushback.

Former DNC Vice Chair David Hogg called on Martin to step down following the release of the autopsy.

“This autopsy, and the months-long debate about even releasing the report, is a demoralizing joke,” Hogg said in a statement. “Ken Martin should resign, and the DNC should select a new leader who demonstrates competence, creativity, moral clarity, and a relentless commitment to actually changing the broken Democratic Party brand.”

Martin said he was not endorsing the findings, but he wanted them to be released to ensure transparency.

“I didn’t want to create a distraction,” Martin wrote in a lengthy statement. “Ironically, in doing so, I ended up creating an even bigger distraction. And for that, I sincerely apologize.”

Martin added: “I am not proud of this product; it does not meet my standards, and it won’t meet........

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