Condemned
““Respectfully, stay away from the ceremony on 9/11 at ground zero.””
Matuza directly asked Mamdani not to attend the Ground Zero ceremony.
- Speaker
- Walter Matuza
- Capacity
- 9/11 family member
- Observed
- September 9, 2026
- Published here
- September 10, 2026
- Targets
- Zohran Mamdani
- Classification rationale
- He expressly requested non-attendance.
Surrounding material
Full context
Before the quotation
Matuza participated in a family-led petition event before the anniversary.
After the quotation
He described attendance as disrespectful to participating family members.
Evidence
Complete source record
9/11 victims’ families petition against Mamdani attending ceremony (opens in a new tab)Interview with Walter Matuza
Video report quoting Matuza's direct request that Mamdani not attend.