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Wisconsin State Rep. Francesca Hong is under fire for resurfaced social media posts from 2019 that critics say reveal anti-white sentiment, especially as she campaigns alongside progressive icons like Ilhan Omar. Republicans accuse her of being too far left, while her own rally requiring photo ID has fueled accusations of hypocrisy. Personal stakes rise as Hong discusses navigating her biracial son’s identity in a racially charged political climate — and her past comments, including comparing her ramen bar to a customs kiosk and expressing anxiety around “old white people who didn’t think we spoke English,” continue to dominate the debate.

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