Mamdani at 9/11 Memorial Amidst 110,000-Signature Protest
Zohran Mamdani attended the 9/11 Memorial today, defying a petition signed by over 110,000 individuals urging him to stay away due to his appointment of Ramzi Kassem. The decision highlights ongoing controversy and the deep sensitivities surrounding the remembrance of the attacks.
BREAKING: Mamdani Attends 9/11 Memorial Amidst Fierce Opposition New York, NY – September 11, 2026 – Zohran Mamdani proceeded with his planned attendance at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum today, defying a significant pushback from victims’ families and New Yorkers who signed a petition urging him to stay away. The petition garnered over 110,000 signatures, highlighting deep-seated objections to Mamdani’s presence at the hallowed Ground Zero site. Opposition Mounts Over Kassem Appointment The controversy stems from Mamdani’s decision to appoint Ramzi Kassem to a prominent advisory role within the administration. Critics, including many directly affected by the 9/11 attacks, have voiced strong disapproval of Kassem, citing past statements and legal associations they deem inappropriate for someone connected to the solemn remembrance of that tragic day. The petition, circulating widely online and through community outreach, specifically called for Mamdani to reconsider his appearance at the memorial, arguing his attendance would be disrespectful to the memory of the nearly 3,000 lives lost and the enduring pain of the survivors and their families. Organizers of the petition expressed…