Saikat Chakrabarti, a millionaire Silicon Valley businessman, has announced a bid for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat with the backing of famous drag queen "Peaches Christ". The announcement sparked a backlash online, with many questioning whether Chakrabari, who was Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's former chief of staff, was taking seriously. He will face off against San Francisco City Supervisor Connie Chan and State Senator Scott Wiener in the midterms in June. Despite a backlash over his wealth in a city struggling with a homeless crisis and soaring house prices, he has faced criticism for his lack of political experience.