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California lawmaker Scott Wiener says being berated over Gaza "went beyond free speech"

California congressional candidate and state Sen. Scott Wiener was forced to leave a pro-trans rights march on Friday after being berated by protesters over Gaza. Wiener, who is Jewish, has said he believes Israel's military actions have amounted to genocide. Wiener joined "The Takeout" to discuss t

Published June 29, 2026, 9:47 PM
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California lawmaker Scott Wiener says being berated over Gaza "went beyond free speech"

California congressional candidate and state Sen. Scott Wiener was forced to leave a pro-trans rights march on Friday after being berated by protesters over Gaza. Wiener, who is Jewish, has said he believes Israel's military actions have amounted to genocide. Wiener joined "The Takeout" to discuss the incident.

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