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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…
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