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Mamdani and AOC ripped for appearing to laugh during 9/11 Memorial remembrance
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Key Points:
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced backlash after appearing to smile and laugh during the solemn 9/11 Memorial reading of victims’ names, sparking criticism from 9/11 victims’ families and political figures.
- Critics, including Meghan McCain and several Republican politicians, condemned their behavior as disrespectful, with some accusing them of mocking the tragedy and calling for Mamdani to stay away from the memorial.
- Supporters and witnesses, including a former member of Rudy Giuliani’s security team, argued the video showing laughter was taken out of context, explaining that the politicians were greeting each other and that others were also joking nearby.
- Mamdani was seen at other moments standing solemnly among officials, but the incident intensified political tensions surrounding the memorial event, with calls for respect and criticism of politicizing the solemn occasion.
- Fox News Digital sought comments from Mamdani and Ocasio-Cortez, but no immediate response was reported.
