Mai Vang is a Sacramento City Councilwoman, and a California congressional candidate for California’s 7th Congressional District. Mai Vang also refuses to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, and turns her back on the U.S. flag during public meetings.
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The Sacramento City Councilwoman has openly boasted about the practice of turning her back on the flag at ceremonies, drawing sharp criticism as she campaigns for higher office.
Mai Vang also openly loathes Sacramento’s Police Department and frequently states that she wants to cut more funds from law enforcement. Sacramento has one of the lowest police officer to resident ratio of about 1.3 per 1000 residents. FBI data reports a nationwide average of 2.4 sworn officers per 1,000 inhabitants. And, Vang would like to cut more officers.
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Mai Vang is also besties with Sheng Thao – yes, that Sheng Thao – the recalled Oakland Mayor indicted by a grand jury on federal bribery charges – and describes them as “Sisters.” #HmongSistersRising to be specific.
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Mai Vang’s family was welcomed by the United States as Hmong immigrants seeking to escape communism from Vietnam. “This country opened its doors to them, it did not turn its back on them, which is why it’s disappointing to see her repeatedly turn her back on the American flag during the Pledge of Allegiance,” a friend told me. “Yes, she has a First Amendment right not to participate. I fully understand that. But voters also have the right to expect elected leaders to show at least a basic level of respect for the country they represent. Standing straight, facing the flag, and pausing for a moment of national unity doesn’t seem like too much to ask.”
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In a Facebook post in 2025, Vang makes her sentiments clear:
And this is exactly why I choose not to recite the Pledge of Allegiance during every council meeting. As much as I love this country, I use that moment to ground myself – to center our communities and remind myself of the injustices and harm that continue to affect so many, both locally and across the globe, under this nation’s influence. We must not tune out – they want us to become numb to the realities we see in the news – it’s part of the plan to keep us complacent. But instead, we resist. We surround ourselves with loved ones, take time to rest, remain vigilant, and stay steadfast in the fight for equity, justice & humanity. We got us. I love you all
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