{"id":2599976,"date":"2026-05-07T14:46:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T18:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/harris-backs-call-for-dnc-to-release-2024-autopsy\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T14:47:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T18:47:25","slug":"harris-backs-call-for-dnc-to-release-2024-autopsy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/harris-backs-call-for-dnc-to-release-2024-autopsy\/","title":{"rendered":"Harris backs call for DNC to release 2024 autopsy"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fharris-backs-call-for-dnc-to-release-2024-autopsy%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2599976&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Kamala Harris is urging the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to release its assessment of why and how Democrats lost to President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.  <\/p>\n<p>DNC chair Ken Martin said in December 2025 that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-rogers-accused-of-protecting-hillary-clinton-in-michigan-senate-primary-ad\/\" title=\"Mike Rogers accused of shielding Hillary Clinton in Michigan Senate primary ad\">committee wouldn\u2019<\/a>t publish the \u201cautopsy\u201d report, despite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/honda-to-cut-car-output-at-two-japanese-plants-in-october\/\" title=\"Honda to cut car output at two Japanese plants in October\">earlier plans<\/a> to do so, arguing that releasing it would distract from the DNC\u2019s main goal of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/left-wing-salon-declares-gop-a-violent-terror-organization\/\" title=\"Left-Wing Salon Declares GOP a Violent \u2018Terror Organization\u2019\">winning future elections<\/a>. harris, according to reporting cited by NBC News and confirmed by a source familiar with her thinking, did not learn about Martin\u2019s decision until after the proclamation and hasn\u2019t discussed the report with him.  <\/p>\n<p>Supporters of releasing the document say it could clarify what went wrong ahead of the 2028 elections, while others worry it could intensify internal conflict and complicate the Democratic primary.Harris has indicated she is considering another White House run in 2028, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >party leadership field<\/a> is expected to be crowded with several prominent Democrats considering campaigns.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p>Former Vice President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"748\">Kamala Harris<\/a> wants the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-national-committee\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"3400\">Democratic National Committee<\/a> to release its assessment of why and how she lost to President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a> in the 2024 election.<\/p>\n<p>DNC Chairman Ken Martin announced in December 2025 that he would not release the committee\u2019s autopsy of the Democrats\u2019 2024 election loss, making a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3923961\/dnc-ken-martin-backtracks-2024-autopsy-report\/\">widely unpopular move to backtrack<\/a> from his initial commitment to release the report to the public. He argued that releasing the autopsy could be a \u201cdistraction from the core mission\u201d of the DNC.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4555270\/california-elections-in-play-for-republicans-joe-concha\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>California elections \u2018in play\u2019 for Republicans: Joe Concha<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4554951\/california-governor-race-back-to-back-debates-mail-in-voting\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>California gubernatorial hopefuls contend with back-to-back debates with finish line in sight<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4553238\/thune-scott-barr-kentucky-senate-endorsement-trump\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Thune and Scott follow Trump\u2019s lead with endorsement of Andy Barr<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>But the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> has confirmed NBC News\u2019s reporting that Harris, who is <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4522968\/kamala-harris-considering-2028-presidential-run\/\">publicly weighing<\/a> another bid for the White House in 2028, wants the report released to the public.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Harris did not know Martin was going to keep the autopsy report from the public until he made the announcement, and she has not discussed the report with him, according to the outlet\u2019s reporting, which was confirmed to the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> by a source familiar with Harris\u2019s thinking.<\/p>\n<p>Martin said when he made the announcement that \u201cstakeholders from across the Democratic ecosystem\u201d were aligned about the DNC\u2019s mission regarding the 2024 election.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe completed a comprehensive review of what happened in 2024 and are already putting our learnings into motion. And we\u2019re winning again\u2014even in places that haven\u2019t gone blue in decades,\u201d Martin said in his December 2025 statement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn our conversations with stakeholders from across the Democratic ecosystem, we are aligned on what\u2019s important, and that\u2019s learning from the past and winning the future,\u201d Martin continued. \u201cHere\u2019s our North Star: does this help us win? If the answer is no, it\u2019s a distraction from the core mission.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> has reached out to the DNC for comment.<\/p>\n<p>The release of the report could provide a lot of clarity heading into the 2028 elections about where Democrats went wrong the last time, advocates have said. But people who agree with Martin\u2019s decision have argued that the release could lead to more infighting and cloud the 2028 Democratic presidential primary.<\/p>\n<p>Harris has publicly stated that she is <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4522968\/kamala-harris-considering-2028-presidential-run\/\">\u201cthinking about\u201d <\/a>another presidential run in 2028. Given her last whirlwind, 107-day campaign after then-President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/joe-biden\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"471\">Joe Biden<\/a> dropped out, Harris could have a proper go at a full-length campaign.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3923961\/dnc-ken-martin-backtracks-2024-autopsy-report\/\">DNC CHAIRMAN KEN MARTIN BACKTRACKS ON RELEASING 2024 AUTOPSY REPORT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But the field is likely to be crowded and competitive, with a long list of big party names such as Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gavin-newsom\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1426\">Gavin Newsom<\/a> (D-CA), Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/josh-shapiro\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"5122\">Josh Shapiro<\/a> (D-PA), Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/alexandria-ocasio-cortez\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"282\">Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez<\/a> (D-NY), Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/andy-beshear\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"8307\">Andy Beshear<\/a> (D-KY), and Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jb-pritzker-2\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"17676\">JB Pritzker<\/a> (D-IL) reportedly mulling runs of their own.<\/p>\n<p><em>Mabinty Quarshie contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kamala Harris urges the DNC to release its 2024 loss autopsy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4278,"featured_media":2599977,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AP26105786909636.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[7705,4021,5894],"class_list":["post-2599976","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-dnc","tag-harris","tag-politics"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AP26105786909636.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2599976","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4278"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2599976"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2599976\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2599980,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2599976\/revisions\/2599980"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2599977"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2599976"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2599976"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2599976"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}