Zohran Mamdani's Speech on 9/11 Impact on Muslims in NYC
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani delivered a speech outside a Bronx mosque, discussing how the World Trade Center attacks affected Muslims in NYC.
I will always remember the disdain that I faced, the way that my name could immediately become Muhammad.
Mamdani shared personal stories of being questioned at airports and mocked by political rivals, framing Muslims as the city's most maligned group after 9/11.
- He mentioned his aunt who stopped taking the subway after September 11th.
- Mamdani claimed that political opponents have compared him to terrorists.
Author's summary: Zohran Mamdani discusses 9/11's impact on NYC Muslims.