Brief Interaction Between NYC Mayor Mamdani and AOC Captured on Video at 9/11 Ceremony Stirs up Debate
The images drew criticism as relatives read victims’ names and more than 102,000 petition supporters had urged Mamdani to stay away.
- On Friday, Socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced scrutiny after photographs showed the pair laughing during the solemn 25th anniversary Ground Zero remembrance ceremony.
- Mamdani's presence had already sparked controversy, as a petition urging him to skip the ceremony collected more than 102,000 signatures, with families also citing concerns over his association with progressive streamer Hasan Piker.
- Former New York Gov. George Pataki and Mayor Rudy Giuliani joined other critics opposing Mamdani's attendance, while some victims' relatives publicly requested the Democratic mayor stay away from the service.
- Conservatives criticized the officials for failing to maintain solemn conduct, though Mamdani defended his attendance, arguing the anniversary should remain focused on victims, grieving families, survivors, and first responders.
- Former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden attended the lower Manhattan ceremony, while President Donald Trump commemorated the anniversary at the Pentagon.
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GB News guest Grant Stinchfield was left stunned last night after New York City's socialist Mayor was seen appearing to laugh during Friday's 9/11 memorial service.Speaking to Ben Leo on The People's Channel, the American broadcaster revealed he was working in the Big Apple as the terrorist atrocity unfolded.To see the city's mayor laughing amounts to a "slap in the face" to the nearly 3,000 victims of the attack, Mr Stinchfield said."I was on t…
Mamdani and AOC 9/11 clip divides internet, witnesses say it is 'taken out of context'
A brief video showing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez smiling during a 9/11 anniversary ceremony has sparked debate online.The four-second clip was captured...
Brief interaction between NYC Mayor Mamdani and AOC captured on video at 9/11 ceremony stirs up debate
A brief interaction between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez captured on video Friday during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, sparked fierce criticism that was met with pushback from those who say the video was taken out of context.
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