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California congressional candidate Mai Vang won’t say Pledge of Allegiance

California’s 7th Congressional District candidate and Sacramento City Councilwoman Mai Vang is being turned away after videos resurfaced showing her refusing to say the Pledge of Allegiance.

Over Memorial Day weekend, there were numerous clips showing Vang turning aside or remaining silent at city council meetings as members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. Like as soon as wednesdayVan was seen with his eyes downcast during the hostage stand.

Vang, who has served on the Sacramento City Council since 2020, previously referred to his refusal to say the Pledge of Allegiance at a meeting. 2025 Facebook post.

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Sacramento City Councilwoman Mai Vang listens to a speaker during a rally against ICE arrests and deportations in front of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services building in downtown Sacramento. (Getty Images)

“[T]“As much as I love this country, I use this moment to ground myself, center our communities, and remind myself of the injustices and harms that continue to impact so many, both locally and around the world, under the influence of this country,” Vang said.

He continued: “We mustn’t lose sight of it – they want us to be indifferent to the facts we see in the news – it’s part of their plan to make us complacent. But instead we resist. We surround ourselves with loved ones, we take time to rest, we stay alert and we remain steadfast in the fight for equality, justice and humanity. We exist. I love you all.”

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Fox News Digital has reached out to Vang for comment.

Biracial African American and Caucasian elementary school age little girl standing outside with various classmates. Students recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. For Flag Day use

Several videos of Sacramento city council meetings showed Mai Vang refusing to take the Pledge of Allegiance. (iStock)

Vang is one of several candidates seeking to challenge Democratic Rep. Doris Matsui, who has held the California seat for more than 20 years.

The Sacramento city councilman is also the latest in a string of progressive candidates seeking to challenge longtime Democratic politicians. Wang has voiced support for far-left views such as universal health care and increased taxes on billionaires. abolish ICE.

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In a comment New York PostSacramento Democratic political consultant Steve Maviglio called Vang’s actions “completely disrespectful.”

“This is ‘Patriotism 101,’ you say the Pledge of Allegiance even if you don’t agree with everything,” Maviglio said. “You can’t say the Pledge of Allegiance; are you that extreme? Come on.”