State Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, said Tuesday he received a bomb threat targeting his home and office, the latest action targeting the politician for what he says is his support of LGBTQ issues.
Wiener last week criticized what he called "homophobic" comments by conservative pundit Charlie Kirk and U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green, R-Georgia, that accused the San Francisco politician of being in favor of "mutilating children" and being a "communist groomer."
The comments escalated to a threat of violence Tuesday, when Wiener said he learned from police that "someone issued a bomb threat against me, listing my specific home address and also threatening to shoot up my Capitol office" in Sacramento.
According to Wiener, "The email said, we will f---ing kill you' and called me a pedophile and groomer."
The state legislator said the hurtful words from right wing commentators and politicians "leads to harassment, stalking, threats, and violence against our community. People are dying as a result. Responsible political leaders on the right must call it out and stop tolerating it."
Wiener said, "I will always fight for the LGBTQ community -- and for the community as a whole -- and will never let these threats stop that work."
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Senator Wiener says what’s happening to him can be seen across the country, with LGBTQ+ events being disrupted by brazen protestors almost everywhere.
Just this weekend, an Ohio drag queen story hour was canceled because of right-wing demonstrators.
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“There’s a rise in homophobia and transphobia in this country where people feel perfectly at ease saying that LGBTQ people are all pedophiles and are quote on quote trying to groom children,” said Wiener.
Security has been a hot topic among several members of congress, following the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, and the rising threats on politicians.
But Wiener said nothing will stop him from fighting for what he believes in.
“If my personal safety is at risk so be it, because I'm doing this to make people’s lives better and there’s no way im ever going to back down from these bullies,” he said.
The San Francisco Police Department said the incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact them at 415-575-444.
