Former DNC Vice Chair David Hogg called for the resignation of DNC Chair Ken Martin after criticizing a post-election autopsy report.
The dispute highlights deep internal fractures within the Democratic party regarding how to address losses and strategic failures following the 2024 presidential election [1].
Appearing on MSNBC’s “The Weekend: Primetime,” Hogg described the DNC's analysis of the 2024 cycle [1] as "incompetence on top of incompetence" [1]. He said the report lacked concrete sourcing and failed to address critical issues that influenced voters, specifically citing the omission of topics such as Gaza and the age of President Biden [1, 4].
Because of these perceived failures, Hogg said Ken Martin must resign [2]. The controversy surrounding the report and leadership first became public in May 2025 [3, 5].
Other party figures have also questioned the timing and execution of the internal review. Michael Steele asked, "Why are you doing this today?" [3]
Hogg's criticism comes amid reports of instability within the committee. Previous reporting indicated the DNC was on the brink of chaos during efforts to potentially oust Hogg from his vice chair position [5].
Hogg said the failure to include key socio-political factors in the autopsy report rendered the document useless for future planning. He said that without a transparent look at the party's shortcomings, the DNC cannot effectively pivot for future election cycles [1, 4].
“"Incompetence on top of incompetence."”
This public clash signifies a growing divide between the DNC establishment and its more progressive or youth-oriented wing. By targeting the 'autopsy' report, Hogg is challenging the party's official narrative of the 2024 election, suggesting that the leadership is unwilling to acknowledge the specific policy and demographic shifts that led to their defeat.
