Ground Zero Ceremony Stirs Debate
A 9/11 memorial ceremony drew political attention over Trump remarks and viral interactions.
September 11, 2026 · Updated Sep 11, 7:41pm ET
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What happened
A four-second clip from the 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony at Ground Zero showing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Mamdanimayor of New York City since 2026 and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAmerican politician (born 1989) briefly laughing while victims’ names were read sparked Republican criticism and online debate. Mamdani attended despite demands from some victims’ relatives and conservative politicians that he skip the service over past law-enforcement comments and political associations. Rudy Giuliani
Rudy GiulianiAmerican attorney and politician (born 1944), who had criticized Mamdani before the event, shook his hand at the memorial, while President Donald Trump used Pentagon remarks to link 9/11 remembrance to the fight against Iran.
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