Zohran Mamdani's Ex-Rival Blasts Mayor's Critics—'Stop Being Sore Losers'
Summary
Curtis Sliwa, who ran against Mayor Zohran Mamdani in last year’s New York City mayoral race, defended Mamdani amid calls from some Republicans to keep him from attending the 9/11 memorial. Some critics oppose Mamdani’s attendance because of his political views, but Mamdani plans to attend and honor the victims of the attacks.Key Facts
- Curtis Sliwa, a Republican and former political rival of Mamdani, said Mamdani should be allowed to attend the 9/11 memorial and criticized those opposing him.
- Over 85,000 people signed a petition asking the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to exclude Mayor Mamdani due to his stance on Israel.
- Several Republican senators openly criticized Mamdani and suggested he should not attend the 9/11 ceremony.
- Mamdani confirmed he will attend the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks to honor victims, survivors, and first responders.
- Some 9/11 family members support Mamdani’s attendance, emphasizing the ceremony’s focus should be on remembering loved ones.
- The 9/11 Memorial & Museum tries to keep the event free from political disputes.
- Mamdani faced prior criticism for missing a memorial for the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and instead meeting President Donald Trump on a housing issue.
- Despite being political opponents during the mayoral race, Sliwa defended Mamdani’s right to attend the memorial ceremony.
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