Francesca Hong's Thanksgiving comments spark backlash amid Wisconsin governor race
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong faced criticism after a 2020 tweet calling for Thanksgiving’s cancellation and later reversed her stance in recent interviews.
During her campaign for Wisconsin governor, Francesca Hong revisited a 2020 social-media post that called for cancelling Thanksgiving, labeling the holiday as a colonial celebration. In a recent one outlet's interview she said the day is “incredibly painful” for some, but a week later on one outlet's podcast she declared Thanksgiving her favorite holiday and said she does not intend to cancel it. The inconsistency prompted mockery from establishment Democrats such as David Axelrod on X, and revived scrutiny of her earlier remarks about police and other Democratic Socialists of America positions.
Hong also referenced her culinary background, claiming it would help her bring people together as governor. Critics argue her shifting narrative reflects deeper ideological concerns within the DSA-aligned candidacy.
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The story shows how past social-media statements can affect a candidate’s credibility and voter perception in a high-profile race.
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