The Democratic National Committee released a 200‑page draft that blames both the Biden operation and Kamala Harris’s campaign for the 2024 loss. The document, criticized for missing data, names the Biden team for failing to position Harris after his withdrawal and for not countering Trump’s ads.

Inside, the draft claims the Biden team directed polls on Jill Biden’s role while neglecting Harris, and that pro‑Trump ads attacking her transgender‑rights stance were highly effective. The report’s blank executive summary and red warnings about missing sourcing drew ridicule from Democrats and the press.

Financially, the DNC now carries $3 million more debt than cash, while the RNC holds $123.9 million in reserves and no debt. Critics argue the autopsy distracts from midterm strategy and erodes confidence in chair Ken Martin, whose leadership is already under scrutiny, and could hurt donor morale and risk key endorsements today.

The fallout exposes DNC’s weak internal controls and may prompt a leadership overhaul before the 2028 primaries, forcing Democrats to tighten financial oversight and rebuild trust among donors. A decisive response will be critical as the party faces intensified scrutiny from both voters and watchdog groups and electoral stakeholders today.