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Wisconsin candidate Francesca Hong posted support for defunding and abolishing police
Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong wrote on social media in 2020 and 2021 that she supported defunding the police as a step toward abolishing them. She made the statements after the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha and after federal prosecutors declined to charge the officer involved.
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Wisconsin state Rep. " The post came after the August 2020 shooting of Jacob Blake by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin. " Blake was shot seven times during a domestic-disturbance response and was left partially paralyzed.
In October 2021, after federal prosecutors decided not to charge Officer Rusten Sheskey, Hong posted again. She wrote, "How is 7 bullets in the back not excessive force. Police exist to uphold white supremacy.
Defund then abolish. "
a statement to Fox News Digital, Hong said there is "no way I want to cut resources for public safety" and that she does not like crime or unsafe streets. She added that she also does not like "when a member of law enforcement abuses their power" and that everyone deserves resources including housing, jobs, mental health supports, and community programs.
Hong is one of several candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. The primary is scheduled for Aug. 11. She is endorsed by Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Ro Khanna of California and is competing against former Lt.
Gov. Mandela Barnes. Rep.
