DNC Faces Backlash Over Mass Layoffs

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has faced backlash after laying off hundreds of employees, including some permanent staff, following the defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. The DNC Staff Union criticized the leadership for 'callous and short-sighted mismanagement,' stating that employees were given minimal notice and no severance, which contradicted the party's values of supporting workers. Many employees expressed feeling blindsided by the layoffs, with concerns rising about potential debt accrued by the Harris campaign, which reportedly spent over $1.5 billion. In response, the union is demanding severance for laid-off employees and greater transparency from DNC leadership regarding future cuts. Some DNC staffers noted a disconnection between the party's rhetoric about supporting workers and its actions, further eroding trust among the workforce. DNC Chair Jamie Harrison announced he will not seek reelection amid the fallout from the election and subsequent layoffs.