Wisconsin Democrat Francesca Hong’s Radical 2020 Post Urging Americans to Cancel Thanksgiving Resurfaces
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A 2020 social-media post by far-left gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, calling for the cancellation of Thanksgiving and denouncing American traditions, has come under scrutiny as the primary approaches.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, who is openly backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, posted in November 2020 that Americans should 'Cancel Thanksgiving,' attacking the 1621 colonial celebration and referencing the smallpox epidemic that affected Indigenous populations. The post, now deleted, read: 'Cancel Thanksgiving. Should have done this in 1621. If it takes a worldwide pandemic for us to realize we should stop celebrating colonialism and the original superspreader event that killed Indigenous folx and women, so be it.'
Hong’s radical message is drawing renewed attention as she emerges as a frontrunner for the Wisconsin Democratic nomination, with the primary set for Aug. 11. Hong’s far-left platform includes divisive race-based grants for social workers, taxpayer-funded grocery stores, and a state-run bank, all of which have been endorsed by extreme progressives like Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. Ro Khanna. Campaign finance filings reveal Hong has raised about $709,000, compared to $250,000 by her opponent, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who is supported by Gov. Tony Evers.
The resurfaced post has been widely criticized on social media, with many questioning Hong’s disdain for American traditions. Fox News reached out to Hong’s campaign for comment but received no response.