California state Sen. Scott Wiener, a Jewish Democrat running for Congress, said he was harassed by Gaza activists at a Trans March in San Francisco. The activists surrounded him, made physical contact, and used language Wiener viewed as antisemitic.
Confrontation at Trans March
Wiener was attending a trans-led Pride Shabbat service before the Trans March when the confrontation occurred. He told CBS News that the activists’ behavior went beyond free speech and was an attempt to intimidate him.
The protesters accused Wiener of being insufficiently critical of Israel. Wiener has defended Israel’s existence while criticizing the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposing U.S. military funding for Israel.
Response from Officials
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie condemned the confrontation, calling the language used against Wiener “targeted, hateful and antisemitic.” The California Senate Democratic Caucus and California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus also condemned the verbal harassment and attacks against Wiener.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
