Dems demand release of hidden DNC autopsy after 2024 collapse: 'We got our butts kicked'

"Why haven't we put it out? Because we got our butts kicked," Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., said. "I think it's going to be embarrassing, apparently, to some people."

"Why? I have no idea," Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., said when asked why the report had not been released. "And whether they should? I don't know."

Following the Democrats' sweeping losses in the 2024 election cycle, the DNC launched an internal autopsy investigating where the party fell short in securing a win in both the presidential election and the majority in Congress.

"They don't want people to know the truth," Tlaib said. "They messed up. They didn't listen to their Democratic base."

"I stand with Vice President Harris in wanting to get it released," Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., said. "I'd like to see what the conclusions are."

"I've said they should release it, and there's no question," Robert Garcia, D-Calif., said. "The report got done. I think it's good to always review why things were successful or not."

As controversy around the autopsy heightens, conflicting views have emerged on whether releasing the review would hurt or help Harris' polling for the upcoming presidential election, as she has signaled a possible 2028 bid. Axios reported that several Democrats - including advisers to potential 2028 presidential candidates - believe keeping the report under wraps gives Harris an unfair advantage by avoiding renewed scrutiny of her failed 2024 campaign.

"I assume if they thought public release would help the party, they would release it," Nadler said when asked if the autopsy should be made public before midterms.

"It should come out as soon as possible so we all can learn from it," Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., said when asked if the autopsy should be made public before midterms.

"The more information you have, the better off you are as we approach these elections coming up in November," Johnson replied.

"There should be no secrets - no big deal. Let's let the truth come out."