Jumaane Williams on September 11 Attacks

Statements and actions by Jumaane Williams 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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Statement history

1 statement on this page. Dates: September 7, 2026

1 matching statement. Dates: September 7, 2026

1 published statement. Dates: September 7, 2026

Jumaane Williams
Role at the time: New York City public advocate
September 7, 2026Challenged the characterization
Responding to
Should Zohran Mamdani attend New York City’s 9/11 memorial?
"“should have shut up”"
Why we used this label
The statement challenges the legitimacy of Giuliani's intervention rather than separately explaining attendance.
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?