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Walter Matuza on September 11 Attacks | The Dispute Index

Walter Matuza on September 11 Attacks

Statements and actions by Walter Matuza 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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Condemned1Statements: September 8, 2026. Selected filter. Activate to remove.Defended or excused0No statements. Not selected. Activate to add.Challenged the characterization0No statements. Not selected. Activate to add.Minimized0No statements. Not selected. Activate to add.Mixed or conditional0No statements. Not selected. Activate to add.Explicitly stayed out0No statements. Not selected. Activate to add.

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1 statement on this page. Dates: September 8, 2026

1 matching statement. Dates: September 8, 2026

1 published statement. Dates: September 8, 2026

Walter Matuza
Role at the time: 9/11 family member
September 8, 2026Condemned
Responding to
Should Zohran Mamdani attend New York City’s 9/11 memorial?
"“Respectfully, stay away from the ceremony on 9/11 at ground zero.”"
Why we used this label
He expressly requested non-attendance.
9/11 victims’ families petition against Mamdani attending ceremony (opens in a new tab)Interview with Walter Matuza

Video report quoting Matuza's direct request that Mamdani not attend.

Our account of this statement has been corrected. 1 correction

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