An endorsement from a Sonoma County activist is drawing attention to Democratic congressional candidate Eric Jones, who is running for California’s 4th Congressional District, after the activist’s online posts included comments describing Jews as running the county and the world.
Adina Flores, who describes herself as a civil rights advocate and has more than 144,000 Instagram followers, endorsed Jones in comments that focused on his pledge to support survivors of sexual misconduct. But Flores’ Facebook, Instagram and Substack accounts also contain posts making claims about Jewish influence in Sonoma County and beyond.
In one Facebook video, Flores said Sonoma County is controlled by Jewish and gay residents.
“But we’re literally run by the gay Jewish mafia — the Zionists in Sonoma County. The Jews still run the world. That’s where we’re at,” Flores said. “All our money gets sent to Israel, but nobody wants to talk about that.”
In an August Instagram post, Flores wrote, “Evil Jews run the world through Masonic Lodges.” In another post earlier this year, she criticized Santa Rosa City Schools, writing that the district is “always recruiting for little gay communists” and urging parents to remove children from what she called “liberal prison indoctrination centers.”
Flores has met with Jones multiple times, according to social media clips reviewed by Fox News, which first reported the endorsement.
Jones’ campaign responded to questions about Flores’ comments with a statement condemning prejudice against Jewish and LGBTQ+ residents.
“I firmly condemn any and all hate toward our Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities. It has no place in our district. My wife is Jewish, we are raising our kids in a Jewish household, I’m a fierce advocate for our public schools and educators, and I have zero tolerance for hateful commentary toward my neighbors or my family,” a campaign spokesperson said.
Criticism of local schools
Flores has also posted criticism aimed at a Santa Rosa school’s Pride-themed logo, a design showing a tree on a hill rendered in rainbow colors. She said the image resembled male genitalia and told parents to remove children from public schools, using derogatory language toward LGBTQ+ students in the process.
Flores has said her criticism applies to both major political parties, describing what she calls a “real puppet master” behind national politics.
“The real puppet master, as always, the Freemasons. This is not a conspiracy. And that is who is pulling the narrative of both sides — red and blue,” Flores said.
Flores has said she previously worked as a government employee and was forced out of that role over her opposition to COVID-19 mask mandates and how information was shared with parents. She has said she is barred from holding public roles again.
Jones’ campaign platform
Jones has built his campaign around affordability, government transparency and protecting government-run programs, listing ending corruption, lowering the cost of living and resource sustainability as his top three priorities. He has received endorsements from progressive groups Indivisible and Our Revolution, both linked to Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.
Jones has spoken about his own family’s financial struggles growing up in a military family with a disabled father, saying the family relied on Medicaid and food stamps while dealing with medical debt.
Flores endorsed Jones shortly after Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., resigned his office following accusations from several women of unwanted sexual advances, which Swalwell denied. In her endorsement, Flores praised Jones for raising the issue of sexual misconduct before taking office.
“Thank you for being one of the only candidates — and this is insane because you’re not even in office yet, but you’re talking about this very critical issue, so God bless you, brother,” Flores said.
After being contacted for comment, Flores posted a video on Instagram describing herself as a “private citizen” whose accounts are not monetized.
“My views are mine & mine alone. I am an unpaid advocate & have never been paid to support a political candidate. I am highly against the two-party system. If I feel someone is a good fit for office, I support them. F— your gangs! It’s really that simple!” Flores wrote.
