Wisconsin Democratic state representative Francesca Hong has said Thanksgiving is her "favourite" holiday and that she does not want to "cancel" it, after an old social media post in which she called for the holiday to be cancelled resurfaced. The remarks have drawn renewed scrutiny from Republican critics, including Congressman Tom Tiffany, amid Hong's bid in Wisconsin's gubernatorial race, and highlight a wider pattern of progressive Democrats facing pressure over past controversial statements.

Hong, described in reporting as a socialist and self-declared Democratic Socialists of America member, struggled to explain the earlier "Cancel Thanksgiving" post when questioned, before clarifying that she personally enjoys the holiday and has no wish to see it scrapped. The story comes amid a broader run of coverage scrutinising left-leaning Democratic figures, including Hasan Piker and Abdul El-Sayed, over past remarks as they navigate party unity concerns ahead of upcoming elections.