Socialist chef reconsiders police abolition

Francesca Hong, a Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, has shifted her stance on policing, stating she is now "serious about public safety" and no longer supports defunding or abolishing the police. She emphasized focusing on community safety, law enforcement accountability, and addressing basic needs, while rejecting her previous claims that police uphold white supremacy. Hong also expressed that her past provocative statements, such as calling for the cancellation of Thanksgiving, have evolved as she engaged more with stakeholders and community members.

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