California state senator running to succeed Pelosi calls out ‘harassment’ at trans march
California state Sen. Scott Wiener (D), who advanced to the November general election to succeed Nancy Pelosi, reported being harassed, threatened, and physically intimidated while attending a transgender rights march in San Francisco. The incident highlights tensions within progressive activism as Wiener campaigns to represent the heavily Democratic district.
Key Points
- Wiener, a Democrat, faced harassment at a pro-transgender march despite his progressive advocacy record
- The incident occurred during his campaign to succeed Nancy Pelosi in California's 11th Congressional District
- The confrontation raises questions about unity among progressive activists and groups