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(88,561 posts) Mon Jun 29, 2026, 05:44 PM Jun 29

CA-11: Leaders call out harassment of Wiener (D) at Trans March [View all]

A viral video of gay state Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) being harassed as he was forced to leave the Trans March June 26 prompted queer leaders to call out those who heckled him for being insufficiently supportive of Palestinians in Gaza. What the protesters chose to ignore was that Wiener has authored some of the most significant trans-related legislation in Sacramento, officials noted.

The now viral video shows someone shouting at Wiener, “You stopped being queer the moment you started supporting Israel.” Wiener, who is Jewish and is now the frontrunner to replace Congressmember Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) in the U.S. House of Representatives, has had a complicated stance on Israel and its war in Gaza. Earlier this year at a candidate forum, he declined to say whether he believed Israel’s actions amount to genocide. That brought a slew of criticism and several days later, in a video statement, he called it genocide. At that time, Wiener stepped down as co-chair of the Legislative Jewish Caucus. Wiener has always supported Israel’s right to exist, but has been a critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/27/us/scott-wiener-trans-march-gaza-video.html

In a statement posted on X, Wiener wrote that this was the first time since 2004 that he could not participate in the Trans March.

“As I walked through Dolores Park to participate in a trans-led Pride Shabbat service in connection with the trans march, a group of people began screaming at me, ran up to me, surrounded me, and began harassing me, both verbally and physically, including physical contact,” he stated. “They made statements about my ‘Israeli handlers,’ among many other inaccurate, extreme, and vile statements. They were so physically and verbally aggressive that it was impossible for me to safely remain in the park. As a result, I left the park and, for the very first time, did not participate in the trans march.”

https://www.ebar.com/story/167820/News/News/Leaders%20call%20out%20harassment%20of%20Wiener%20at%20Trans%20March

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CA-11: Leaders call out harassment of Wiener (D) at Trans March [View all] RandySF Jun 29 OP

he was assaulted. police report should be filed and attackers arrested. nt msongs Jun 29 #1

Ive watched the video a couple of times and I dont see where anyone assaulted him. Eko Jun 29 #7

assault includes behavior that causes a person to believe they are in danger msongs Jun 29 #8

I saw one person the the left of him shouting. And heard some other people shouting. Eko Jun 29 #10

It's gotten dumb and insane - and dangerous Sympthsical Jun 29 #2

Some people just want to be assholes. RandySF Jun 29 #5

I certainly understand this frustration with democratic leadership fujiyamasan Jun 30 #16

Agree 100% Sympthsical Jun 30 #17

It's clear that this is going to be the Republican strategy this fall. yardwork Jul 2 #25

Wait... I know about the "defund the police", and the "abolish prisons" tweets. But.... electric_blue68 Jul 2 #22

That's terrible. yardwork Jul 2 #26

Thanks! Yeah, who knows what crap they'll pull... I think Jack Smith, or someone else said.... electric_blue68 Jul 2 #28

Trillions of dollars are at stake. yardwork Jul 2 #30

Could be...which is why thinking up everything imaginable!.... electric_blue68 Jul 2 #32

I think that's the best strategy. Get out the vote. yardwork Jul 2 #33

I'll probably do GOTV phone work like I did before! electric_blue68 Jul 2 #34

You're a good guy! I need to do more this election. yardwork Jul 2 #35

Vicious Harassment! Thank Goodness it's Cha Jun 29 #3

This whole episode is so disappointlingly disgusting. TheProle Jun 29 #4

Bigotry of any kind is unacceptable! MustLoveBeagles Jun 29 #6

Sad. And unfortunately illustrative .... stopdiggin Jun 29 #9

The way the group quickly gathered around Wiener sarisataka Jun 29 #11

Yes, that pissed me off Sympthsical Jun 29 #13

"He's a cishet activist" Has that been confirmed? Behind the Aegis Jun 30 #15

Yes, he posted on his Twitter that he's not gay Sympthsical Jun 30 #18

And, surprise, surprise: S.F. Trans March organizers defend protesters who drove out Scott Wiener Behind the Aegis Jul 2 #19

People are *pissed* Sympthsical Jul 2 #20

Seems so... Behind the Aegis Jul 2 #21

They completely misread what bubble they were in Sympthsical Jul 2 #23

If this keeps up politicians won't feel comfortable attending events. yardwork Jul 2 #29

Wait what? A cis het man bragged about kicking an ally out of a trans event? yardwork Jul 2 #27

There is another one out there of him being attacked in a restaurant. Behind the Aegis Jun 29 #12

Another bizarre aspect of this is that he is very critical of Israel. yardwork Jul 2 #31

A gay man Boo1 Jun 29 #14

... Solly Mack Jul 2 #24