Chuck Schumer on September 11 Attacks

Statements and actions by Chuck Schumer 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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1 statement on this page. Dates: September 7, 2026

1 matching statement. Dates: September 7, 2026

1 published statement. Dates: September 7, 2026

Chuck Schumer
Role at the time: United States senator from New York
September 7, 2026Defended or excused
Responding to
Should Zohran Mamdani attend New York City’s 9/11 memorial?
"“of course he should be at 9/11”"
Why we used this label
He explicitly said Mamdani should attend.
N.Y. officials rebuke Giuliani after he says Mamdani shouldn’t attend 9/11 memorial (opens in a new tab)

Statements by Mamdani, Hochul, James, and Schumer

NY1 links Giuliani’s original Newsmax appearance and reports Mamdani’s response and direct statements supporting attendance from state and city leaders.

Our account of this statement has been corrected. 1 correction

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