Multiple reports say California Democratic politician Scott Wiener is repeatedly harassed by left-wing activists, with footage circulating showing him being confronted and abused in public. The coverage links the incidents to broader concerns about antisemitism within activist circles, noting Wiener’s Jewish identity and his advocacy positions. Sources say Wiener is openly gay and supports pro-trans policies and is outspoken in favour of Palestinian causes. They also report that Wiener has commented on the war in Gaza, including statements that Israel is committing genocide, while still drawing criticism from some activists. The articles describe how the harassment is being discussed in the context of tensions between different factions on the hard left, particularly around support for Israel-related policy positions versus calls for Palestinian solidarity. The reports do not indicate that the allegations have been proven in court, but they present the circulated videos as evidence of the confrontations and cite responses and reactions connected to debates over antisemitism and acceptable protest behaviour. The incidents are framed as drawing attention to conduct and attitudes within segments of political activism.