The Wisconsin Democratic primary is drawing attention as Socialist Francesca Hong challenges establishment Democrats. Former Governor Scott Walker and host Harris Faulkner have scrutinized Hong’s progressive agenda, noting controversy around a ‘cancel Thanksgiving’ post. They also discuss Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s efforts to distance her party from radical ‘woke’ policies.

Hong’s campaign for governor has brought focus to her past social media activity. In a now-deleted post, she labeled America an ‘abundance of suffering’ but expressed hopes for a future of ‘opportunity.’ She emphasized providing equal rights to marginalized communities as a path forward.

At a campaign rally in Milwaukee on August 2, 2026, Hong, a Korean American, responded to scrutiny over previous posts. One 2019 post conveyed her anxiety around White people. In 2021, she called for abolition of the police following the decision not to charge officers in the Jacob Blake shooting. Her stance on defunding the police aligns with broader calls to address systemic racism.

Despite criticisms, Hong remains focused on key voter issues. She acknowledged her posts reflected impulsive reactions typical of personal social media use. Her campaign has not commented on recent findings.