California Democratic House Candidate Faces Questions Over Endorsement From Activist Who Made Antisemitic Remarks
Eric Jones, a Democratic candidate for California's 4th Congressional District, is facing scrutiny after receiving an endorsement from activist Adina Flores, whose social media posts include claims that 'evil Jews run the world' and references to a 'gay Jewish mafia.' Jones's campaign says he condemns all hate toward Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities.
Eric Jones, a Democratic candidate for Congress in California's 4th Congressional District, is facing questions about an endorsement from an activist whose social media accounts are filled with antisemitic and inflammatory remarks. The activist, Adina Flores, has publicly backed Jones, praising his commitment to combating sexual exploitation, but her online posts have drawn attention to whether Jones shares or tolerates her views.
In a video posted to Facebook, Flores claimed that Sonoma County is controlled by a «gay Jewish mafia» and that «the Jews still run the world.» In an August Facebook post, she wrote, «Evil Jews run the world through Masonic Lodges.» She has also described public schools as «liberal prison indoctrination centers» and said that Santa Rosa City Schools is «always recruiting for little gay communists.» In another video, she held up a rainbow-colored school logo and said, «If your child is in public school, please remove them because they're going to be gay and r-tarded.»
Jones's campaign responded to the remarks by condemning prejudice. A campaign spokesperson said, «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.»
Flores has met with Jones multiple times, according to social media clips, and her endorsement came shortly after the resignation of Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., who left office following accusations of unwanted sexual advances, which he denied. In her endorsement, Flores praised Jones for being one of the only candidates addressing sexual misconduct. «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,» she said.
Flores describes herself as a former government employee and whistleblower who was forced out over COVID-19 mask mandates and information shared with parents. She says she is banned from serving in public roles again. Her social media presence, with over 144,000 followers on Instagram, often frames political issues as a conflict between race, sexual orientation, and secretive sources of influence. She has also criticized both Democrats and Republicans, saying they are «two sides of the same bird» and that the «real puppet master» is the Freemasons.
After Fox News Digital reached out to Flores for comment, she posted a video response on Instagram dismissing the inquiry. She said she is a «private citizen» and that her accounts are «not monetized.» She added, «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!»
Jones has centered his campaign on affordability, government transparency, and protecting government-run programs. His website lists three main priorities: ending corruption, lowering the cost of living, and resource sustainability in government. He has attracted endorsements from progressive groups like Indivisible and Our Revolution, which have ties to Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. Throughout his campaign, Jones has highlighted his family's struggle with financial stability, growing up in a military family with a disabled father and relying on Medicaid and food stamps to overcome medical debt.
The endorsement raises questions for Jones about whether he agrees with Flores's views, given their multiple meetings. The controversy comes as the Democratic Party grapples with internal debates over antisemitism and the boundaries of acceptable criticism of Israel. Jones's campaign has not said whether he will reject or return Flores's endorsement, but his spokesperson emphasized his commitment to fighting hate and his personal ties to the Jewish community.
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