San Francisco State Senator Scott Wiener was confronted at the Trans March in Dolores Park on Friday. A video of the incident shows Wiener being accosted by several people calling out his support for Israel.
Background on Wiener’s Stance
Wiener has historically been supportive of Israel, but has recently started calling Israel’s actions in Gaza a genocide after facing pressure. Local pro-Palestine groups have long been vocal in their criticism of Wiener.
Wiener soon exited the park, followed by several people yelling after him. He issued a press release on Saturday morning saying he was “verbally and physically” harassed, “including physical contact,” and that he felt unsafe enough to leave.
History of Confrontations at the Trans March
Wiener is not the only San Francisco politician to be run out of the Trans March. In 2016, Mayor Ed Lee was booed off the stage, and in recent years, other politicians have faced similar confrontations.
The protests at the Trans March have not only targeted moderates, but also progressive politicians. The crowd has been vocal about their dissatisfaction with the city’s approach to homelessness and other issues.
Original reporting: Mission Local — read the source article.
