Mamdani Attends 9/11 Ceremony Despite Family Opposition.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he will attend Friday's 9/11 remembrance ceremony at ground zero, brushing aside calls from former Mayor Rudy Giuliani and some victims' families to skip it.
- 100,000-plus signatures on a petition urge Mamdani not to attend the ceremony.
- Giuliani told Newsmax the mayor does not believe 9/11 was an act of terrorism.
- Former Gov. George Pataki has also called on Mamdani to stay away.
- Mamdani would be the first Muslim mayor to attend the city's official ceremony.
Why it matters: Critics point to two specific actions: Mamdani's appointment of Ramzi Kassem as chief counsel and the passing of a ceremonial pen to Kassem after signing a 9/11 remembrance order.
- Kassem previously represented Ahmed al-Darbi, convicted on charges tied to al-Qaeda plots and the brother-in-law of a Pentagon hijacker.
- Mamdani has denied supporting terrorism or political violence and has repeatedly condemned the attacks.
How 29 sources split on this story
Where they split: The core disagreement is whether Mamdani's appointment of Kassem and past statements reflect genuine disrespect for 9/11 victims, or whether opposition to his attendance is driven by his religion and political identity.
Center coverage, 4 sources: The center focuses on the exchange between Mamdani and reporters, presenting both Giuliani's claims and Mamdani's measured response without a strong editorial tilt.
The Hill4hHochul voices support for Mamdani after Giuliani tells him to skip 9/11 ceremony
Forbes15hPetition Urging Mamdani’s Exclusion From 9/11 Event Hits 100,000 Signs Amid Similar Push By Giuliani, Pataki
Newsweek4hRepublican accuses Mamdani of using 9/11 air quality report as distractionPenPennLive10hTrump official under fire for saying he doesn’t like to ‘celebrate’ anniversary of 9/11Left coverage, 6 sources: The left frames Giuliani's remarks as baseless anti-Muslim generalizations from a figure who has lost credibility, and treats criticism of Mamdani's attendance as driven by bigotry rather than legitimate concern.
Raw Story9h'Disgusting': Pro-Trump host interrupts live 9/11 event with racist on-air meltdown
ABC News1dMayor Mamdani says he'll attend 9/11 ceremony despite growing criticism
Mediaite4h‘I Am Disgusted!’ Fox News Contributor Who Joined FBI Due to 9/11 Gets Emotional While Railing ...CleCleveland.com10hTrump official under fire for saying he doesn’t like to ‘celebrate’ anniversary of 9/11
Time13hMamdani Expected to Announce Release of 9/11-Related DocumentsVFVanity Fair3hMamdani Faces a Tense Moment With FDNY Ahead of 9/11 AnniversaryRight coverage, 19 sources: The right treats Mamdani's appointment of Kassem and his public statements as substantive grounds for concern, framing his planned attendance as an affront to victims and their families.
Washington Examiner23hGiuliani scorns Mamdani’s presence at 9/11 anniversary: ‘It offends me’
Just the News2dMamdani’s words, actions roil Americans ahead of 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
New York Post2hExclusive | FDNY commish during 9/11 attacks slams Mamdani's signing ceremony with terrorist's lawyer, urges him to stay away from memorial
BizPac Review7hMamdani releases 170,000 pages of 9/11 records as Democrats waste no time blaming Giuliani
The Gateway Pundit2hNY Gov. Kathy Hochul Says Mamdani will Attend 9/11 25th Anniversary Memorial “As He Should” – Attacks Families for “Division” After Press Conference Begging Mamdani Not to Come * The Gateway Pundit * by Jordan Conradson
Twitchy6h'Do Us a Favor and Stay Home': Families Confront Mamdani Over 9/11 Ceremony
Fox News8hFamilies of 9/11 victims' message to Mamdani: 'Please do not come' to memorial ceremony
FrontPage Magazine9hMamdani’s Terror Lawyer Ramzi Kassem Lies About His 9/11 ResponseLILegal Insurrection3h9/11 Families Tell Mamdani to Skip Memorial Ceremony
Louder with Crowder3hMamdani Refuses To Stay Away From 9/11 Ceremony After Families Speak Out
PJ Media7hThe 9/11 Families Raised Specific Concerns. Hasan Piker Answered With ‘Racist.’
The Blaze3hOutrage erupts at apparent insult from Mamdani during 9/11 ceremonyWhat’s next: Friday's ceremony will include security fencing and checkpoints around the World Trade Center site.
- Vice President Vance is expected to attend; President Trump will not.
- How will the ceremony itself unfold if victims' families who signed the petition are present alongside Mamdani?
- Will any additional elected officials publicly back or oppose Mamdani's attendance before Friday?