San Francisco Mayor Faces Backlash Over Passive Response to Bodyguard Attack
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is facing criticism after video surfaced showing him walking away as a member of his security detail was attacked near the Tenderloin. Officials say he stepped back to fetch backup, while critics called his response apathetic. The incident involved two suspects; one, Tony Phillips, had previously been detained on suspicion of murder in 2019 but the case was not charged. The second suspect was later apprehended. The episode has sparked a broader debate about leadership and safety in the city.