Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, has changed her mind about defunding the police. She now says she is serious about public safety.

Francesca Hong is a lawmaker in Wisconsin and a member of the Democratic Socialists of America. She is known for saying we should 'cancel Thanksgiving' because of its history.

Hong was asked about her old tweets where she said police support white supremacy and that she wanted to defund the police. The host asked how her views on policing had changed since 2020.

Hong said her views have become stronger and she is serious about public safety. She will not abolish the police.

Francesca Hong had trouble explaining why she wanted to 'cancel Thanksgiving'.

Francesca Hong listened to Rep. Ilhan Omar speak at a campaign rally. Hong is a democratic socialist and her poll numbers have gone up.

Hong said she wants to stop violent crime and give law enforcement the resources they need. She also wants to hold law enforcement accountable if they do not follow the law.

Hong was asked if she still thinks police support white supremacy. She said no.

Hong was asked what had changed her thinking since 2020.

Hong said she has talked to more people and learned that she needs to find practical solutions to keep communities safe.

Francesca Hong has been criticized for her comments on 'whiteness'.

Rep. Ilhan Omar and Hasan Piker stood with Francesca Hong at a campaign rally.

Hong said she wants to help people who have been impacted by injustice. She wants to make sure solutions are implemented to change people's lives.

Hong said her previous statement about a 'world without prisons' was aspirational.

Critics say Hong has a history of expressing controversial progressive ideas.

In 2019, Hong wrote about a time when she lied to her kid at a restaurant because she was anxious around old white people.

The Democratic Socialists of America's influence is growing.

Francesca Hong is a candidate for governor in Wisconsin.

Hong wrote a post saying 'Cancel Thanksgiving' because it celebrates colonialism.

Hong was asked if she still thinks Thanksgiving should be canceled.

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Hong said she made a Thanksgiving meal for her community when she was 16. She knows Thanksgiving is painful for some people and that views can evolve.

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Fox News Digital reached out to Hong and others for comment.

Peter Pinedo is a politics writer for Fox News Digital.