Edward Ahmed Mitchell on September 11 Attacks

Statements and actions by Edward Ahmed Mitchell 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: August 3, 2026

1 matching statement. Dates: August 3, 2026

1 published statement. Dates: August 3, 2026

Edward Ahmed Mitchell
Role at the time: Deputy executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations
August 3, 2026Challenged the characterization
Responding to
Should Zohran Mamdani attend New York City’s 9/11 memorial?
"“anti-Muslim bigotry, plain and simple”"
Why we used this label
He challenged the stated basis for exclusion rather than discussing ceremony logistics.
Some 9/11 families defend Mayor Mamdani’s inclusion at remembrance ceremony (opens in a new tab)

Interviews with Elizabeth Miller and Edward Ahmed Mitchell

CBS New York interviews a 9/11 family member supporting Mamdani's attendance and a CAIR representative characterizing calls for exclusion as anti-Muslim bigotry.

Our account of this statement has been corrected. 1 correction

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