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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 7, 2026 at 1:35 PM ET · Updated August 7, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET

Wisconsin lawmaker's clash with David Axelrod takes awkward turn on social media

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Patriot Watch first flagged this story 29 min ago, when Twitchy reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 29 min ago from Twitchy.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

Twitchy 29 min ago
YIKES: Francesca Hong's Clapback at David Axelrod's 'Faculty Lounge Exotica' Dig Takes AWKWARD Turn ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

CNN
The Axe Files with David Axelrod ↗
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