A trans activist shrieked and swore at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday in a bizarre and ear-splitting protest of the release of a security guard accused of killing a trans-identifying shoplifting suspect last week.
The activist, identified as Lia McGeever, piped up during the meeting’s public speaking portion a day after the city’s district attorney declared the Walgreens security guard acted in self-defense when he shot Banko Brown. McGeever, who was one of several citizens who came to complain about the decision, unloaded on the supervisors with a high-decibel mix of verbal and visceral vitriol.
“I hate a lot of people on this board for other reasons that led up to Banko Brown’s death,” began McGeever, who initially spoke through a COVID mask. “So often, I sort of prepare something; maybe it’s a little historical; maybe a little poetic, whatever. There’s a lot of performative people on this board who will say one thing in support of black people, homeless people, trans people, and then immediately stab you in the face, being racist, transphobic, anti-homeless.”
Declaring that “trans-genocide of this country, in this city, has brought me to” it, McGeever tore off the mask and screamed for 10 seconds, pausing to yell, “Imagine that.” The activist screamed for another five seconds, then yelled, “I hate this. I hate what you’ve done to us. I hate what you’re doing to us. I hate you, board of supervisors. I hate you, London Breed. I hate you, Jenkins.”
After screaming for another five seconds, the activist yelled, “F*** you. F***ing ay, man. F***. Cowards.”
The death of Brown, 24, has sparked numerous protests in San Francisco. Brown was allegedly shot by the security guard last week during an alleged shoplifting incident, ABC7 reported. While McGeever and other activists wanted the guard prosecuted, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins confirmed on Monday that he had been released and said he had acted in self-defense.
This is the best definition of "Wokeism" that I've ever seen. Right to the point. pic.twitter.com/mSKVITlEJ0
— Jason Howerton (@jason_howerton) May 4, 2023
McGeever’s caterwauled complaint may have struck a chord with the far-Left city’s supervisors. One, Aaron Peskin, expressed gratitude for the protests after the meeting.
“I appreciate the expressions of concern that I’ve heard from virtually each and every one of you, and I think that it does bear some re-examination by the district attorney,” Peskin said. “I would like to see — and have the public see — whatever video the police have seen and the DA has seen. The DA, based on what I’ve heard from law enforcement, should re-evaluate and reconsider.”
Peskin acknowledged that police have security camera video of the exchange before the security guard allegedly shot Brown.
“That video can be released to the public and the board of supervisors,” he said. “It’s legal, it would not compromise any investigation now or in the future. My resolution calls for us to see that video and then we can draw our own conclusions.”