Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Giuliani Urges Mamdani Skip 9/11 Memorial, Faces Backlash
Rudy Giuliani told Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend ceremonies remembering the September 11 attacks.
Giuliani made accusations about Mamdani and compared him to the terrorists who carried out the attacks.
The article says Giuliani did not provide evidence for those claims.
Mamdani is New York City’s first Muslim mayor.
He said he would attend several memorial events.
These events honor people who were killed and the first responders who helped others.
Around 250 relatives of victims said Mamdani should be allowed to attend.
Mamdani also created city orders for remembrance and service.
The comments caused backlash because critics viewed them as an attempt to exclude Mamdani because of his religion.
Rudy Giuliani urged Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend events marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Giuliani accused Mamdani of supporting an alleged plot to dominate the United States and compared him with al-Qaeda terrorists, without offering evidence.
Mamdani, New York City’s first Muslim mayor, confirmed he would attend multiple 9/11 memorial events.
About 250 relatives of 9/11 victims defended Mamdani’s planned attendance and condemned religious exclusion.
Mamdani signed executive orders creating a Citywide Day of Remembrance and Service and recognizing public service.
- Who
- Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and relatives of September 11 victims.
- What
- Giuliani urged Mamdani to skip 9/11 memorial events, prompting backlash; Mamdani said he would attend.
- When
- Ahead of events marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks.
- Where
- New York City, including the 9/11 memorial site at Ground Zero.
- Why
- Giuliani opposed Mamdani’s attendance and made unsupported accusations, while Mamdani and victims’ relatives said the events should honor those killed and first responders.
Supporters of Mamdani’s Attendance
Giuliani’s Opposition
Attendance at memorial events
Supporters of Mamdani’s Attendance
Mamdani and about 250 relatives of 9/11 victims said he should attend events honoring those killed and first responders, regardless of his religion.
Giuliani’s Opposition
Giuliani urged Mamdani to skip the events and compared him with the al-Qaeda terrorists responsible for the attacks.
Religious inclusion
Supporters of Mamdani’s Attendance
Mamdani’s supporters condemned efforts to exclude him from Ground Zero on religious grounds.
Giuliani’s Opposition
Giuliani’s remarks sought to portray Mamdani as connected to an alleged plot against the United States, though the article says he offered no evidence.
- Main figures
- Rudy Giuliani and Zohran Mamdani
- Memorial anniversary
- 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks
- Mamdani’s status
- New York City’s first Muslim mayor
- Planned attendance
- Mamdani confirmed he would attend multiple 9/11 memorial events
- Family response
- About 250 relatives of 9/11 victims defended Mamdani’s attendance
- City actions
- Mamdani signed two executive orders establishing a Citywide Day of Remembrance and Service
- Giuliani’s claims
- He accused Mamdani of supporting an alleged plot to dominate the United States and provided no evidence