Controversial chef and democratic socialist candidate Francesca Hong has reversed her position on defunding and abolishing the police, saying in a recent podcast interview that she has become "serious about public safety." She is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and a leading Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor. Hong, a democratic socialist in the state legislature, has seen an uptick in recent poll numbers. Dsa's Influence Grows As Midterms, 2028 Races Takes ShapeWisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong. Original article source: Controversial socialist chef flip-flops on abolish the police, says she's 'serious about public safety'