Bruce Blakeman on Anti-Muslim Bigotry and Islamophobia

A sourced history of statements and actions associated with this topic.

Disputes involving alleged hostility, prejudice, exclusion, discrimination, or violence directed at Muslims or attributed to Muslim identity.

Scope: Inclusion does not determine that a disputed statement is anti-Muslim.

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Position history

1 event on this page. Dates: August 6, 2026

1 matching event. Dates: August 6, 2026

1 total published event. Dates: August 6, 2026

1 distinct published event overall. Dates: August 6, 2026

1 event on this page. Dates: August 6, 2026

August 6, 2026Condemned

Addressed record

Should Zohran Mamdani attend New York City’s 9/11 memorial?

““You wouldn’t show up to a wake where you aren’t wanted.””

Speaker capacity: Nassau County executive and gubernatorial candidate
Editorial rationale: The funeral analogy and protest proposal communicate opposition to attendance.

Direct interview with Bruce Blakeman

Directly quotes Blakeman arguing Mamdani's attendance would be inappropriate and suggesting a silent, non-disruptive protest.