Francesca Hong defends call to 'cancel Thanksgiving,' but says 'views can evolve'

Politics The Hill By Ashleigh Fields 04 Aug 2026 16:42 1 min read
Francesca Hong defends call to 'cancel Thanksgiving,' but says 'views can evolve'

Democratic socialist and former Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong (D) on Monday defended a past social media post urging the country to “cancel Thanksgiving” further leaning into her progressive agenda that’s gained traction for her Wisconsin gubernatorial campaign. Hong, a professional chef, said Thanksgiving is a “time that's incredibly painful for many people in our...

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