Milwaukee South News

Van Wanggaard, a public figure known for his active presence on social media, recently shared several tweets addressing historical and political events. His posts offer insights into his perspectives on significant dates and legislative actions.

On June 19, 2025, Wanggaard commemorated Juneteenth by explaining its historical significance. He stated that "Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when slaves in Galveston, Texas were told of the Emancipation Proclamation, and their resulting freedom, which had been granted over two years earlier. 250,000 slaves in Texas were freed that day." This tweet highlights the importance of Juneteenth as a pivotal moment in American history.

Later that day, Wanggaard commented on a decision made by Governor Evers regarding flag displays at the Capitol. He tweeted "Breaking News Governor Evers pulls Pride Flag off Capitol 12 days early disrespecting LGTBQ Pride month celebration. Shame! Replaced it with Juneteenth Day Flag! Note – This is a fine example of why we shouldn’t display anything other than the US and Wisconsin flags!" His post reflects his opinion on flag protocol at government buildings.

On June 20, 2025, Wanggaard addressed recent legislative actions by Democrats. He accused them of playing games to obscure their voting decisions against key issues such as school safety and children's mental health. In his words: "Earlier this week, Democrats played games to hide the fact they were voting against School Safety, Childrens Mental Health, EMS services and hearing protection." He included a link to a video explaining why he believes these tactics should not be followed.

Wanggaard's tweets underscore ongoing discussions about cultural celebrations and political accountability within state governance.