Francesca Hong Clarifies Thanksgiving Remarks, Embraces Holiday
WHO:
Vox - Francesca Hong is the frontrunner to win the Democratic nomination for governor of Wisconsin next week.
NY Post - Francesca Hong is a Wisconsin socialist and gubernatorial candidate.
WHAT:
Vox - If Francesca Hong wins the general election, she will become the first democratic socialist governor in American history.
Fox News - Francesca Hong's resurfaced posts reveal complaints about Thanksgiving, Halloween, and fireworks, which have drawn mockery in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race.
Fox News - Francesca Hong stated that Thanksgiving is her "favorite holiday."
NY Post - Francesca Hong has expressed negative sentiments about at least seven U.S. holidays in social media posts, including Valentine's Day, the Fourth of July, Christmas, Halloween, and Mother's and Father's Days.
Fox News - Francesca Hong previously urged America to "cancel" Thanksgiving in a deleted 2020 post.
WHERE:
NY Post - The context of Francesca Hong's remarks pertains to the United States.
WHEN:
Vox - The Democratic nomination for governor of Wisconsin is set to take place next week.
Fox News - The deleted post urging to "cancel" Thanksgiving was made in 2020.
WHY:
Fox News - Francesca Hong's remarks about Thanksgiving were clarified to indicate she does not want to cancel the holiday.
HOW:
Fox News - Francesca Hong addressed her previous comments and clarified her stance on Thanksgiving.
(UPDATED August 7, 2026 00:51 UTC)
Francesca Hong is currently the frontrunner to win the Democratic nomination for governor of Wisconsin, which is set to take place next week. If she secures victory in the general election, Hong will make history as the first democratic socialist governor in the United States. This election marks a significant moment for both Wisconsin and the broader political landscape.
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(UPDATED August 6, 2026 13:35 UTC)
Francesca Hong's resurfaced social media posts have sparked mockery in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race, as they reveal her complaints about Thanksgiving, Halloween, and fireworks. The controversy has gained traction, particularly after being highlighted by Fox News. As the campaign heats up, these comments are becoming a focal point for both supporters and opponents.
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(UPDATED August 6, 2026 08:19 UTC)
Francesca Hong, a Wisconsin socialist and gubernatorial candidate, has expressed that Thanksgiving is her "favorite holiday," despite previously urging America to "cancel" it in a deleted 2020 post. In addition to her fondness for Thanksgiving, Hong has shared negative sentiments about at least seven other U.S. holidays on social media, including Valentine's Day and the Fourth of July. Recently, she clarified her stance, stating that she does not want to cancel Thanksgiving after all.