Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) admitted the Democratic Party has myriad problems it must address, suggesting that the focus needs to go beyond criticizing former President Joe Biden. A soon-to-be-released book,

Prominent Democrats – from congressional leaders to potential 2028 presidential contenders – are grappling with revived questions about former President Joe Biden and the party’s handling of the 2024 election.

With the benefit of hindsight, I think most people would agree that that's the case." Pete Buttigieg said. "We're also not in a position to wallow."