Zohran Mamdani's Ex-Rival Blasts Mayor's Critics—'Stop Being Sore Losers'
Curtis Sliwa has come to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s defense amid calls for him to stay away from this year’s 9/11 memorial ceremony.
Former New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa has defended Mayor Zohran Mamdani amid calls for him to abstain from this year's 9/11 memorial ceremony. Sliwa, a Republican who lost the 2025 mayoral election to Mamdani, criticized those urging Mamdani to stay away, stating, "Ridiculous. He's the mayor. Stop being sore losers."
Multiple Republican lawmakers have suggested Mamdani should not attend the ceremony, after a petition with over 85,000 signatures was launched, urging his exclusion due to his positions on Israel. Senator John Kennedy and Senator John Thune also voiced their disapproval. Despite the opposition, Mamdani plans to attend the ceremony, emphasizing his commitment to honoring the victims and survivors.
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