Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Vance Criticizes Mamdani's 9/11 Remarks Amid NYC Mayoral Race
JD Vance, a U.S. official, is criticizing Zohran Mamdani, a candidate for mayor in New York City, over Mamdani's comments about how his aunt was affected by the 9/11 attacks.
Mamdani spoke about discrimination against Muslims after 9/11, while Vance is accusing him of making the aunt a victim instead of those who died.
These comments are surfacing amid a heated race for mayor, where Mamdani is competing with others like Andrew Cuomo.
The controversy began when Cuomo made some remarks on a radio show about Mamdani that were deemed as Islamophobic.
JD Vance criticized NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani over his comments about the 9/11 attacks.
Mamdani discussed his aunt's experience and discrimination faced by Muslims after 9/11.
Vance accused Mamdani of implying his aunt was the 'real victim' of 9/11.
Mamdani has accused former Governor Cuomo of Islamophobia for comments made on a radio show.
Early voting began on the same day the comments were made, with Mamdani as a frontrunner.
- Who
- JD Vance, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa
- What
- Criticism of Zohran Mamdani's 9/11 comments.
- When
- Comments made and shared on Saturday; Early voting started the same day.
- Where
- New York City
- Why
- Political debate amidst NYC mayoral election.
Zohran Mamdani
JD Vance
9/11 Comments
Zohran Mamdani
Discussed his aunt's experience and the discrimination against Muslims after 9/11.
JD Vance
Criticized Mamdani's comments as devaluing the real victims of 9/11.
Cuomo's Comments
Zohran Mamdani
Views Cuomo's comments as Islamophobic and racist.
JD Vance
Likely agrees with Cuomo's characterization of Mamdani, although does not explicitly state it.
- Event
- NYC Mayoral Race
- Main Contenders
- Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa
- Critic
- JD Vance
- Vance's Position
- U.S. Vice President
- Mamdani's Position
- NYC Mayoral Candidate
- Key Issue
- 9/11 comments and aftermath
Sources
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Zohran Mamdani Slams Andrew Cuomo's "Racist" Attacks, Vows To Be "A Muslim Man Every Day" | NYC | 4K
Jeffries ends the suspense, endorses Mamdani in NY mayor’s race
In emotional speech, Zohran Mamdani defends his faith against ‘racist and baseless’ attacks
Early Voting For New York's Next Mayor Begins With Mamdani As Top Contender
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