California Congressional Candidate Turns Back On Flag, Refuses To Say Pledge Of Allegiance
A California congressional candidate, Mai Vang, has faced criticism for turning her back on the American flag and refusing to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at various public events. Vang has defended her actions by emphasizing the importance of acknowledging injustices both locally and globally. She is currently running against incumbent Rep. Doris Matsui in the upcoming primary election.
- ▪Mai Vang is a Democratic congressional candidate in California's 7th District.
- ▪She has skipped the Pledge of Allegiance at multiple public functions, including a Veterans Day ceremony.
- ▪Vang's actions have drawn criticism from political figures who view them as disrespectful to veterans.
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Politics California Congressional Candidate Turns Back On Flag, Refuses To Say Pledge Of Allegiance (Photo by MARK RALSTON/AFP via Getty Images) Mark Tanos Contributor May 24, 2026 11:11 AM ET May 24, 2026 11:11 AM ET Mark Tanos Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); A Democratic congressional candidate in California has repeatedly turned her back on the American flag and declined to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at public functions.
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