Mamdani, AOC spark backlash after appearing to laugh during 9/11 memorial ceremony
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced criticism after footage showed them smiling and laughing during the Ground Zero ceremony marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced backlash after being seen laughing and smiling during a 9/11 Memorial ceremony at Ground Zero. The incident occurred while the names of victims were being read aloud, drawing criticism from families of those who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks.
Mamdani, New York's first Muslim mayor, had previously faced controversy over his participation in the ceremony, with families launching a petition against his attendance. Despite this, he attended the event, signing an order designating September 11 as a day of remembrance. Mamdani's presence had already sparked controversy, with former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani refusing to shake his hand at the ceremony.
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