Letitia James on Political Rhetoric and Violence

A sourced history of statements and actions associated with this topic.

Disputes over whether public rhetoric predicts, excuses, encourages, threatens, or contributes to violence.

Scope: This topic does not determine a speaker's intent or the effect of speech.

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September 7, 2026Defended or excused

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

““he will be there on 9/11””

Speaker capacity: Attorney General of New York
Editorial rationale: She expressly defended the sitting mayor's attendance.

N.Y. officials rebuke Giuliani after he says Mamdani should not attend 9/11 memorial (opens in a new tab)

NY1 reporting quotes Attorney General Letitia James saying that Mayor Zohran Mamdani represents New York City and will attend the September 11 memorial. It also includes her statement that she will attend.

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