Francesca Hong says she regrets CNN interview about Thanksgiving
Francesca Hong, a former democratic socialist candidate in Wisconsin's gubernatorial race, said Friday she regrets a CNN interview in which she said she wanted to "cancel Thanksgiving." Hong made the comment during a conversation with WISN anchor Matt Smith, who reflected on her time on the campaign trail.
Why It Matters
The remark drew controversy during Hong's campaign and her public acknowledgment of regret signals a response to that backlash while she discusses her campaign record with local media. It highlights how media moments can shape political narratives.
Key Facts
- Person: Francesca Hong
- Role: Former democratic socialist candidate in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race
- Statement of regret: Said Friday she regrets the CNN interview
- Controversial remark: Told CNN she wanted to "cancel Thanksgiving"
- Interview: Spoke with WISN anchor Matt Smith, who reflected on her campaign trail
Francesca Hong, who ran as a democratic socialist in Wisconsin's gubernatorial contest, told a local ABC affiliate Friday that she regrets a recent CNN interview. In that earlier national interview she had said she wanted to "cancel Thanksgiving," a comment that drew controversy during her campaign.
On Friday Hong appeared on WISN, where anchor Matt Smith reflected on her time on the campaign trail. During that conversation, Smith brought up the CNN exchange; Hong said she regretted how that interview unfolded and the remark she made there.
Hong's acknowledgment came as part of a broader media appearance in which local coverage revisited moments from her statewide campaign. The exchange underscores how a single televised comment can become a focal point for post-campaign discussion.
Beyond expressing regret about the CNN interview, the discussion on WISN served as a moment for Hong to address questions about her candidacy and public statements as reflected by local reporting. The interview highlights the interplay between national media moments and local political narratives.
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Original source: The Hill