Thanksgiving

Francesca Hong, a gubernatorial candidate in Wisconsin, is facing primary debates where opponents are focusing media coverage on her 2020 tweet suggesting the cancellation of Thanksgiving due to colonialism and superspreader events. The article notes that this focus distracts from key policy issues relevant to Wisconsinites, such as free childcare and a moratorium on data centers. Hong has also been the subject of coverage discussing her past statements in an interview.

Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong faces scrutiny over controversial social media posts criticizing major American holidays. Her yearslong trail of comments has included calling for the cancellation of Thanksgiving and criticizing other holidays like Valentine's Day, Halloween, and fireworks. These remarks are drawing attention as she campaigns.

Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong faced criticism for resurfaced social media posts criticizing multiple major American holidays. Hong, a dues-paying member of the Democratic Socialists of America, previously stated that Thanksgiving should be canceled and criticized celebrations like Valentine's Day, Halloween, and fireworks.

Francesca Hong expressed a controversial stance on canceling Thanksgiving and faces challenges addressing her past social media positions as the primary election approaches in Wisconsin.

A Wisconsin Socialist Democrat candidate for governor is facing scrutiny for not directly addressing whether she still supports canceling Thanksgiving due to its historical ties to colonialism. An Idaho Good Samaritan is credited with helping during an In-N-Out shooting.

A Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate described as a socialist became uncomfortable and gave an incoherent response when asked about a 2020 X post that criticized Thanksgiving. The candidate faced scrutiny over the post during a press interaction.