Zohran Mamdani Faces 9/11 Backlash
Rudy Giuliani and some 9/11 families object to Zohran Mamdani's memorial plans.
September 6, 2026 · Updated Sep 6, 8:49pm ET
The New York TimesGiuliani Says Mamdani Should Skip 9/11 Memorial
Daily CallerMamdani Signs 9/11 Order Recognizing Day Of Remembrance, Then Hands Symbolic Pen To Al-Qaeda Lawyer
PJ MediaPatriotism on Schedule
FOX NewsMamdani under fire after symbolic 9/11 pen goes to former al Qaeda defense lawyer
The Daily WireMamdani Marks 9/11 With Slap In The Face Move Tied To Al-Qaeda Terrorist
Western Journal'A Direct Insult' to 'Every Family That Bled': Mamdani Signs 9/11 EO, Hands Honorary Pen to Terrorist's Lawyer
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What happened
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Mamdanimayor of New York City since 2026 signed two executive orders ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, including one designating Sept. 11 a citywide Day of Remembrance and Service. After the signing, he gave a ceremonial pen to a top aide who previously represented a convicted al Qaeda member whose brother-in-law hijacked the plane that struck the Pentagon. More than 98,000 people have signed a petition asking memorial organizers to bar Mamdani from the Ground Zero ceremony. Rudolph W. Giuliani
Rudy GiulianiAmerican attorney and politician (born 1944) said Mamdani should not attend; Mamdani has said he will go.
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