Fury over California congressional candidate’s outrageous anti-America protest
California congressional candidate Mai Vang has faced backlash for her refusal to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance at public events. Critics argue that her actions are disrespectful to veterans and misaligned with the values of her district. Vang, who is polling closely in a primary election, has been accused of trying to emulate progressive figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- ▪Mai Vang has turned her back on the flag during the Pledge of Allegiance at multiple public meetings.
- ▪Vang is attempting to unseat incumbent Democratic Rep. Doris Matsui in the upcoming primary election.
- ▪Critics, including political consultants, have labeled Vang's actions as disrespectful to veterans and out of touch with her district's values.
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Politics Fury over California congressional candidate’s outrageous anti-America protest By Josh Koehn Published May 23, 2026, 8:33 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Millions of Americans will spend Memorial Day weekend honoring those who died while serving in the US military — but California congressional candidate Mai Vang likely will not be one of them. 8 Mai Vang, in the center wearing pink, turns her back on the flag during the Pledge of Allegiance in a March 2026 meeting. Metro Cable 14 The lefty Sacramento city councilmember has boasted about refusing to say the Pledge of Allegiance at public meetings and ceremonies — and routinely turned her back on the flag.
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