Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani says Mayor Zohran Mamdani should skip September 11 memorial ceremonies marking the 25th anniversary of the 2001 attacks. Giuliani, who led the city at the time and is known as “America’s mayor,” tells outlets that Mamdani’s attendance “offends” him.
Multiple outlets report the remarks come after Giuliani makes anti-Muslim statements. The New York Times and The Independent describe Giuliani’s comments as part of a broader anti-Islam rhetoric, while other coverage focuses on his call for Mamdani to stay away from the ceremonies. In response, Mamdani says he will attend the main memorial service. The Guardian notes Giuliani’s comments are intended to discourage participation, setting up the possibility of direct interaction between the two at the events.
Overall, the outlets agree on what Giuliani says, his connection to the 9/11 aftermath, Mamdani’s reported plan to attend, and that the dispute centers on Giuliani’s characterization of Mamdani’s religion rather than on any specific procedural issue related to the commemoration.
