Mamdani and AOC filmed laughing during 9/11 memorial ceremony at Ground Zero
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez were filmed smiling and laughing together during the 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial ceremony at Ground Zero on September 11, 2026, while names of victims were being read. The footage drew criticism from President Trump and other public figures. Mamdani's attendance had been contested by victims' families who gathered over 100,000 petition signatures asking him not to attend.
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“Mamdani, AOC spark backlash after appearing to laugh during 9/11 memorial ceremony”
“Trump Blasts Mamdani And AOC Over ‘Inappropriate’ 9/11 Memorial Behavior”
“Organizer of petition by 9/11 families ‘disappointed’ Mamdani showed at memorial ceremonies —but has no regrets”