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Fury over California congressional candidate’s outrageous anti-America protest

California congressional candidate Mai Vang’s refusal to say the Pledge of Allegiance — and in some cases even turning her back on the flag at meetings and ceremonies — has enraged critics of the Sacramento councilmember.

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NY Post PoliticsNews report · May 24, 12:33 AM

Fury over California congressional candidate’s outrageous anti-America protest

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California congressional candidate Mai Vang’s refusal to say the Pledge of Allegiance — and in some cases even turning her back on the flag at meetings and ceremonies — has enraged critics...

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The FederalistNews report · May 22, 3:01 PM

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