Letitia James on September 11 Attacks

Statements and actions by Letitia James 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

Defended or excused

1 published statement. Dates: September 7, 2026

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

Letitia James

Role at the time: Attorney General of New York

September 7, 2026Defended or excused

Responding to

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

"“he will be there on 9/11”"

Why we used this label

She expressly defended the sitting mayor's attendance.

N.Y. officials rebuke Giuliani after he says Mamdani should not attend 9/11 memorial

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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.

Our account of this statement has been corrected. 1 correction

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