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California Senator Scott Wiener, a top Democratic contender, stepped down as co-chair of the state Legislative Jewish Caucus after initially avoiding the term "genocide" in Gaza, sparking backlash.
California state Senator Scott Wiener, a leading candidate to succeed Nancy Pelosi in Congress, is drawing national attention for his progressive policies on climate, housing, and LGBTQ+ rights, including a first-in-the-nation law requiring corporate climate disclosures and a ban on face coverings for law enforcement.
His shifting public stance on the war in Gaza—initially avoiding the term “genocide” before later using it—sparked backlash from pro-Israel groups and led to his stepping down as co-chair of the state Legislative Jewish Caucus.
Despite criticism over some housing policies and political controversies, Wiener remains a top contender for the Democratic nomination, reflecting broader Democratic Party tensions over foreign policy, social justice, and pragmatic governance.
El senador de California Scott Wiener, un destacado candidato demócrata, renunció como copresidente del Caucus Judío Legislativo estatal después de evitar inicialmente el término "genocidio" en Gaza, lo que provocó una reacción violenta.