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Gay Jewish lawmaker & congressional candidate chased out of Trans March over position on Gaza
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk John Russell , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Scott Wiener, who is gay and Jewish, reported being verbally and physically harassed by a group of people.
A local lawmaker was harassed while trying to attend the Trans March in San Francisco. California state Sen. Scott Wiener, who is gay and Jewish, reported being verbally and physically harassed by a group of people.
The incident occurred as Wiener was on his way to a trans-led Pride Shabbat service in Dolores Park. A group of people surrounded and screamed at him, making inaccurate statements about his stance on Israel and Gaza. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including a statement from Wiener posted on Instagram.
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Category: rights Published: June 29, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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