Zohran Mamdani on September 11 Attacks

Statements and actions by Zohran Mamdani 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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1 statement on this page. Dates: September 7, 2026

1 matching statement. Dates: September 7, 2026

1 published statement. Dates: September 7, 2026

Zohran Mamdani
Role at the time: Mayor of New York City
September 7, 2026Defended or excused
Responding to
Zohran Mamdani said he will attend the 2026 commemoration to honor people affected by the September 11 attacks and described the attacks as a horrific act of terror.
"“What I want this week to be a focus on is on the families whose loved ones were stolen from them 25 years ago in the horrific act of terror of September 11.”"
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Mamdani explicitly defended proceeding with his planned attendance.
FOX 5 New York: Mamdani confirms 9/11 memorial attendance (opens in a new tab)

Mayor’s remarks at West Indian Day Parade breakfast

Video of Mamdani answering questions and confirming he will attend the memorial. The full remarks also state that he will attend events memorializing first responders’ courage.

Our account of this statement has been corrected. 1 correction

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