San Francisco mayor under fire for response to attack on bodyguard
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie faced criticism for appearing indifferent during an assault on a member of his security detail near the Tenderloin neighborhood, with video showing him walking away as the altercation unfolded.
- The attacker, Tony Phillips, was previously arrested in 2019 on suspicion of murder but was never charged due to insufficient evidence, raising concerns about public safety and law enforcement decisions.
- The incident began when Mayor Lurie asked a crowd to disperse, leading to a confrontation with Phillips, who became aggressive and physically assaulted the security guard before being arrested.
- Critics compared Lurie’s response to a similar incident involving San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, highlighting a perceived pattern of passive leadership during violent encounters involving their security teams.
