Francesca Hong, a Democrat state representative in Wisconsin and member of the far-left Democratic Socialists of America, criticized Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, and Independence Day celebrations.
Posts by far-left gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong (D-WI) attacking various traditional American holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, have resurfaced and drawn widespread backlash and criticism. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Francesca Hong, a Democrat state representative in Wisconsin and member of the far-left Democratic Socialists of America, criticized Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, and Independence Day celebrations. DETAIL: In previous X (formerly Twitter) posts, Hong called to “Cancel Thanksgiving,” claiming it celebrates “colonialism,” and expressed disdain for fireworks associated with Independence Day. Hong called Valentine’s Day “another day capitalism tells you how to show love” and felt…Open
Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Francesca Hong refused to say whether she still wants to cancel Thanksgiving, pivoting instead to her résumé as a chef and a vague assurance that "views can evolve." CNN host Kaitlan Collins put the question to Hong directly during a Monday appearance on "The Source": "Do you still believe that Thanksgiving should […] The post Wisconsin Democrat Francesca Hong dodges question on her call to cancel Thanksgiving appeared first on American Almanac .
Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Francesca Hong refused to say whether she still wants to cancel Thanksgiving, pivoting instead to her résumé as a chef and a vague assurance that "views can evolve." CNN host Kaitlan Collins put the question to Hong directly during a Monday appearance on "The Source": "Do you still believe that Thanksgiving should be canceled?" Hong, a state assemblywoman from Madison running to lead Wisconsin, answered with everything except a yes or a no. The exchange centered on a 2020 social media post that has resurfaced as Hong campaigns for the governor's mansion. In that post, Just The News reported , Hong wrote plainly: "Cancel Thanksgiving. Should have done this in 1621. If it takes a worldwide pandemic…Open