These elected Republicans honored Kwanzaa on second day of Christmas

A few Republican elected officials in late December 2025 posted social media messages honoring Kwanzaa, a secular holiday founded by a black nationalist and convicted criminal.

As many prominent Democrats posted in honor of Kwanzaa, which kicked off Dec. 26, some sitting GOP officials, including Republican New York Rep. Mike Lawler and Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, also joined in praising the week-long pan-African celebration with far-left roots.

“As Kwanzaa begins, I wish all those who celebrate a season of reflection...