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Mayor Mamdani to Attend 9/11 Commemoration Despite Backlash

9/5/2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced he will attend the September 11 commemoration despite backlash.
He posted a 2023 X message linking 9/11 deaths to later wars, omitting the attackers.
9/11 families and a Change.org petition urged Mamdani not to participate, questioning appropriateness.
Councilwoman Inna Vernikov and Rep. Randy Fine called Mamdani disgraceful and Jihadi.
Vice President JD Vance and former presidents Joe Biden and George Bush will also attend.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced he will attend the September 11 commemoration despite backlash.
He posted a 2023 X message linking 9/11 deaths to later wars, omitting the attackers.
9/11 families and a Change.org petition urged Mamdani not to participate, questioning appropriateness.
Councilwoman Inna Vernikov and Rep. Randy Fine called Mamdani disgraceful and Jihadi.
Vice President JD Vance and former presidents Joe Biden and George Bush will also attend.