Vang’s pledge protest sparks political debate

Vang’s pledge protest sparks political debate

As Mai Vang seeks to unseat longtime U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui, the Democratic challenger is facing criticism over her refusal to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, a stance critics call disrespectful and supporters defend as protected political expression.

Randy Fine Calls For Deportation...

(Washington, DC) – Rep. Randy Fine is calling for Democratic congressional candidate Mai Vang to be deported after she defended her decision not to recite the Pledge of Allegiance during Sacramento City Council meetings. Vang has said she uses that moment to reflect on injustices and people who she believes are not fully protected by the country’s promises. Fine ripped that explanation, arguing that someone with that view of the Pledge has no pl…

California congressional candidate faces scrutiny over refusal to say Pledge of Allegiance · American Wire News

California’s 7th Congressional District candidate Mai Vang is under fire for resurfaced clips showing her refusing to say the Pledge of Allegiance. Vang, who is also a Sacramento City Councilmember, received backlash this Memorial Day weekend after a video of her bowing her head and turning away from the American flag during the Pledge of Allegiance went viral again. Watch: Sacramento Councilwoman Mai Vang turns back on flag, rejects Pledge Of …