Francesca Hong Walks Back ‘Old White People’ Anxiety Remarks

Francesca Hong, who is leading the Democratic race for governor in Wisconsin, clarified her remarks made in a 2019 tweet that caused her to say she experienced an anxiety attack due to "old white people." She stated in an interview that this was a "silly tweet" and did not represent her current views on voters. Hong emphasized that her campaign focuses on policies such as child care, school funding, and higher taxes for the wealthy, rather than past social media posts.

She also defended her stance on defunding the police, clarifying that she would not pursue defunding but instead invest in crime prevention and accountability. Hong addressed criticism about her previous posts, arguing that progressive candidates are judged differently than Republicans. She welcomed the victory of progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, crediting grassroots support for her success.

Hong aimed to connect with younger voters and build a coalition in Wisconsin, emphasizing her vision for an affordable Wisconsin for all.