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Video: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani & Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Spark Outrage After Laughing During 9/11 Ceremony

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced sharp criticism after they were seen smiling and appearing to laugh during the solemn reading of the names of 9/11 victims at Ground Zero on Friday, as the United States marked the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. 25 years ago, terrorists killed nearly 3,000 people, including 2,753 New Yorkers. As we…

Video: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani & Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Spark Outrage After Laughing During 9/11 Ceremony

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez drew intense backlash after they were captured on video laughing and smiling during the somber reading of 9/11 victims' names at Ground Zero. The anniversary of the terrorist attacks, which claimed nearly 3,000 lives, including 2,753 New Yorkers, was marked by the two prominent Democrats appearing to share a lighthearted moment amid emotional tributes.

The footage juxtaposed their laughter with scenes of grief, as a man was seen visibly weeping as friends and family remembered loved ones lost on September 11, 2001.

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