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Francesca Hong said Thanksgiving is her 'favorite' holiday despite X post
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Key Points:
- Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, stated that Thanksgiving is her favorite holiday and denied wanting to cancel it despite past controversial posts on X (formerly Twitter).
- Hong faced backlash for a 2020 deleted post suggesting Thanksgiving should be canceled due to its association with colonialism and the suffering of Indigenous peoples caused by the spread of smallpox.
- She emphasized the importance of Thanksgiving as a community-building event from her background as a chef but acknowledged the holiday is painful for many people, highlighting evolving views on the topic.
- Republican opponent Tom Tiffany criticized Hong's past statements, accusing her of wanting to undermine American traditions and values, and framing her comments as part of a broader socialist agenda against established cultural institutions.
- Hong's campaign clarified she does not want to cancel Thanksgiving and stressed her goal of bringing people together despite differing perspectives on the holiday.
