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Giuliani Urges Mamdani to Skip 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

9/8/2026

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Giuliani Urges Skip

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani told Newsmax on September 7 2026 that Mayor Zohran Mamdadi should skip the 25th-anniversary September 11 memorial ceremonies.
Muslim-American groups and 250 families of 9/11 victims condemned the comments as Islamophobic and defended Mamdadi’s right to attend.
Mayor Mamdadi said he will attend the ceremony and events to honor families and responders.
Giuliani, under indictments and $148 million defamation judgment, was pardoned by President Donald Trump in 2025.

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Giuliani Urges Skip

New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani told Newsmax on September 7, 2026 that Mayor Zohran Mamdani should skip the 25th-anniversary September 11 memorial ceremonies.
Republican leaders Giuliani and Governor George Pataki allege Mamdani denies the Islamic nature of 9/11 and is tied to far-left influencer Hasan Piker.
Giuliani said Mamdani’s attendance disrespects victims and signals ties.
Governor Kathy Hochul replied that Mamdani’s presence would honor victims and unite against terrorism.

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Around 250 families of September 11 victims issued a statement supporting Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s participation in the 25th-anniversary ceremonies and condemning the accusations that his attendance was Islamophobic.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Right-leaning coverage.

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Giuliani Urges Skip

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani told Newsmax on September 7 2026 that Mayor Zohran Mamdadi should skip the 25th-anniversary September 11 memorial ceremonies.
Muslim-American groups and 250 families of 9/11 victims condemned the comments as Islamophobic and defended Mamdadi’s right to attend.
Mayor Mamdadi said he will attend the ceremony and events to honor families and responders.
Giuliani, under indictments and $148 million defamation judgment, was pardoned by President Donald Trump in 2025.

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