Francesca Hong says ‘no’ to abolishing police, backs away from 2020 ‘white supremacy’ claim
Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong distanced herself from past rhetoric on policing, saying she no longer believes police exist to uphold white supremacy and rejecting calls to abolish law enforcement. “My views have only become stronger in that I’m serious about public safety. And I will not abolish the police,” Hong said on the Pod Save America Podcast Tuesday.
- ▪Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong distanced herself from past rhetoric on policing, saying she no longer believes police exist to uphold white supremacy and rejecting calls to abolish law enforcement.
- ▪“My views have only become stronger in that I’m serious about public safety.
- ▪And I will not abolish the police,” Hong said on the Pod Save America Podcast Tuesday.
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Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong distanced herself from past rhetoric on policing, saying she no longer believes police exist to uphold white supremacy and rejecting calls to abolish law enforcement. “My views have only become stronger in that I’m serious about public safety. And I will not abolish the police,” Hong said on the Pod Save America Podcast Tuesday. “My views are that people are struggling right now and need basic needs met.” Recommended Stories Francesca Hong says ‘no’ to abolishing police, backs away from 2020 ‘white supremacy’ claim Steve Hilton tries to pin Xavier Becerra down to debate in California governor’s race Hong dodges question on canceling Thanksgiving: ‘Views can evolve’ Hong said her focus is on addressing violent crime while ensuring…
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