Letitia James
Role at the time: Attorney General of New York
Defended or excused
Statement summary
James said Mamdani represents New York City and would attend the commemoration.
“he will be there on 9/11”
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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.
Why we used this label
She expressly defended the sitting mayor's attendance.