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Giuliani reveals what he said to Mamdani during viral handshake moment at 9/11 ceremony
independent.co.uk • • nation
Key Points:
- Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani and current Mayor Zohran Mamdani exchanged a brief handshake and words at the 25th anniversary ceremony of the 9/11 attacks, despite Giuliani's prior public opposition to Mamdani's attendance.
- Giuliani recounted telling Mamdani "I pray for you," with Mamdani responding "thank you," emphasizing their mutual decision to avoid causing a distraction at the solemn event honoring 2,753 victims.
- Giuliani had earlier made anti-Muslim remarks, accusing Mamdani of wanting his religion to "dominate us" and associating him with extremist views, while other Republicans also urged Mamdani to skip the ceremony.
- Mamdani affirmed his commitment to honor the victims and survivors of 9/11, rejecting the calls to boycott the event and highlighting the importance of remembrance for all New Yorkers and Americans.
- In a related move, Mamdani released extensive records revealing that officials misled the public about air safety around Ground Zero post-9/11, criticizing leadership for endangering people's health.
