George Pataki 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: Classifications record sourced claims and responses. Inclusion does not itself establish that disputed criticism of Islam, Islamism, or Muslims is bigoted.

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1 total published event · Inclusive range: September 3, 2026–September 3, 2026

September 3, 2026Condemned
Addressed record
George Pataki said Mamdani should not attend because of Mamdani’s continuing association with Hasan Piker and his past response to the phrase “globalize the intifada.”
““Anyone who has refused to reject the phrase ‘globalize the intifada’ ... should not be at that site.””
Speaker capacity
Former governor of New York
Editorial rationale
Pataki directly called for Mamdani to skip the memorial.
Pataki says Mamdani should skip 9/11 memorial (opens in a new tab)

Direct interview with George Pataki

City & State reports Pataki’s rationale, notes that Mamdani condemned Piker’s 9/11 comments and that Piker disavowed them, and records Mamdani’s commitment to attend.

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