Mayor Mamdani Faces Backlash as 9/11 Families Petition Against His Attendance

Families of 9/11 victims have amassed nearly 17,000 signatures on a petition calling for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to stay away from 25th anniversary ceremonies commemorating the devastating tragedy — but Hizzoner casually brushed off their grievances Monday.

Mamdani was questioned about whether he would attend the events honoring the 2,977 innocents murdered in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks – following mounting pressure from the Change.org petition.

“I will proudly honor the families, the survivors, the first responders forever impacted by that horrific terror attack, by standing alongside them at this year’s 9/11 commemoration — reaffirming that we will never forget the solemn day felt by all of us who call this city home, and frankly, by all of us who call this country home,” Mamdani said.