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Gay lawmaker chased from San Francisco Trans March over Gaza

Wiener said he left the Trans March after being harassed and physically intimidated.

Gay lawmaker chased from San Francisco Trans March over Gaza
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
Jun 28, 2026
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Scott Wiener said he was harassed and physically intimidated at San Francisco’s Trans March and left before it began. The incident renewed concerns about antisemitism and the safety of LGBTQ+ people in public life.

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California state senator and candidate for Nancy Pelosi’s former House seat

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Nancy Pelosi
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Retiring representative whose House seat Wiener is seeking

Evan Low
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LGBTQ+ Victory Institute president and CEO, and former California state legislator

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U.S. representative who condemned the confrontation

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Scott Wiener Confronted at San Francisco Trans March Over Gaza Stance

Scott Wiener left San Francisco’s Trans March after demonstrators confronted him over his position on Israel and Gaza. Left-leaning outlets center Wiener’s experience and raise concerns about antisemitism and safety. Right-leaning outlets also report harassment and condemnation, while Twitchy additionally criticizes Wiener’s policy positions.

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