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Bruce Blakeman on September 11 Attacks

Statements and actions by Bruce Blakeman on this topic.

Public disputes concerning the September 11, 2001 attacks, their aftermath, memorials, official records, and effects on survivors and responders.

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Condemned1Statements: August 6, 2026. Selected filter. Activate to remove.Defended or excused0No statements. Not selected. Activate to add.Challenged the characterization0

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Statement history

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

1 matching statement. Dates: August 6, 2026

1 published statement. Dates: August 6, 2026

Bruce Blakeman
Role at the time: Nassau County executive and gubernatorial candidate
August 6, 2026Condemned
Responding to
Should Zohran Mamdani attend New York City’s 9/11 memorial?
"“You wouldn’t show up to a wake where you aren’t wanted.”"
Why we used this label
The funeral analogy and protest proposal communicate opposition to attendance.
Bruce Blakeman calls for silent protest against Mamdani at 9/11 memorial (opens in a new tab)Direct interview with Bruce Blakeman
Directly quotes Blakeman arguing Mamdani's attendance would be inappropriate and suggesting a silent, non-disruptive protest.
Our account of this statement has been corrected. 1 correction
Read statement Should Zohran Mamdani attend New York City’s 9/11 memorial?