Eric Jones, a Democratic candidate for Congress in California's 4th Congressional District, is facing scrutiny over an endorsement from Adina Flores, an activist whose social media accounts contain antisemitic and inflammatory remarks. Flores, who describes herself as a civil rights advocate and has more than 144,000 followers on Instagram, has publicly backed Jones, praising his commitment to combating sexual exploitation.
The endorsement itself centers on Jones' promises to support survivors of sexual misconduct, a message Flores highlighted shortly after the resignation of Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., who left office following accusations of unwanted sexual advances, which he denied. But Flores' broader online presence has drawn attention for content that frames political issues as a conflict involving race, sexual orientation and hidden sources of influence.
In one video posted to Facebook, Flores said Sonoma County was controlled by a «gay Jewish mafia» and asserted that «the Jews still run the world.» In an August Instagram post, she wrote, «Evil Jews run the world through Masonic Lodges.» She also criticized public schools, claiming they recruit «little gay communists» and urging parents to remove their children from public education.
Jones' campaign responded to questions about Flores' comments by condemning prejudice. A spokesperson said Jones «firmly condemn[s] any and all hate toward our Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities» and noted that his wife is Jewish and that they are raising their children in a Jewish household. The spokesperson added that Jones has «zero tolerance for hateful commentary» toward his neighbors or family.
Flores' activism, according to her own account, began after she was forced out of a government job. She said she was removed over COVID-19 mask mandates and information shared with parents, and that she is now banned from serving in public roles again. She has also directed criticism at both major parties, describing Democrats and Republicans as «two sides of the same bird» and pointing to Freemasons as a «puppet master» behind political narratives.
Jones has centered his campaign on affordability, government transparency and protecting government-run programs. His website lists three priorities: ending corruption, lowering the cost of living and resource sustainability in government. He has attracted endorsements from progressive groups including Indivisible and Our Revolution, which are tied to Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. Throughout his campaign, Jones has highlighted his family's financial struggles, including reliance on Medicaid and food stamps and his father's disability.
After Fox News Digital reached out to Flores for comment, she posted a video response on Instagram dismissing the inquiry. She described herself as a «private citizen» and said her accounts are «not monetized.» She added that her views are her own and that she has never been paid to support a candidate. «I am highly against the two-party system,» she wrote. «If I feel someone is a good fit for office, I support them.»
The episode raises questions for Jones about whether he agrees with Flores' views, given that social media clips show the two have met multiple times. Jones has not directly addressed those meetings, but his campaign's statement sought to distance him from Flores' rhetoric while reaffirming his support for public schools and educators.