Adina Flores, an activist who has made antisemitic, anti-LGBTQ+ and conspiratorial statements online, has endorsed Eric Jones, the Democratic candidate for California’s 4th Congressional District. The endorsement has prompted questions about Jones’ association with Flores, who says he has met her several times, and whether he shares or rejects her views.

Jones’ campaign said he firmly condemns hatred towards Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities, noting that his wife is Jewish and that they are raising their children in a Jewish household. Flores’ posts also attack schools, public institutions and both major political parties, while promoting claims about secretive groups controlling politics; Jones is campaigning on tackling corruption, reducing living costs and improving government transparency.