Francesca Hong’s Thanksgiving Controversy | Green Bay News

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong is under fire for a 2020 social media post calling to cancel Thanksgiving over colonialism, sparking national debate as she navigates a tight primary race. When pressed on CNN, she sidestepped a direct answer, citing her chef background and acknowledging the holiday’s painful history for some communities — while also noting her views can evolve. Her campaign defends the post as part of a series of pandemic-era jokes, but critics and Republican opponents seize on it, warning Wisconsinites can’t afford extreme positions. With her socialist platform gaining traction, the controversy underscores mounting communication challenges for her campaign as national media spotlight intensifies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6d7e40260bdd7b81