Vance Critiques Mamdani’s Remarks on 9/11 Victimhood
Vice President J.D. Vance took aim at New York mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani on Saturday, expressing on X that Mamdani’s aunt was being portrayed as the “real victim of 9/11” through a Democratic lens.
This exchange unfolded as early voting kicked off in New York City, where Mamdani currently leads the pack against challengers like Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
In a video clip shared by Vance from a campaign event, Mamdani reflected on his aunt’s decision to stop using the subway after September 11 out of concern for her safety because she wears a hijab.
“For Zoran, it seems his aunt represents the true victim of 9/11, as she allegedly received an unfavorable glance,” Vance quipped.
Mamdani further emphasized his connection to the Muslim community, stating, “I want to acknowledge the Muslims contributing to our city, whether they’re teaching in schools or serving in the NYPD. Every New Yorker is making sacrifices for our home, yet our leaders seem to disregard that.”
He acknowledged the struggle of being marked as different, saying, “It’s challenging to carry a stigma that feels permanent, especially when growing up here in the aftermath of 9/11.”
FOX News Digital reached out to Mamdani’s campaign for his response to Vance’s remarks.
Mamdani also recently criticized Cuomo for “Islamophobic comments” after the former governor speculated on his radio show whether Mamdani would adequately support New York City during another crisis similar to 9/11.
During his appearance on WABC’s “Sid & Friends in the Morning,” Cuomo questioned Mamdani’s leadership abilities in the event of a major crisis.
Cuomo posed the hypothetical scenario, “In moments of crisis, if something like another 9/11 were to happen, can you picture Mamdani handling it?”
Host Sid Rosenberg challenged this notion, suggesting that Mamdani would be supportive. Cuomo then circled back, asking, “Can you really envision that?”
Later in the week, when asked by a reporter if he considered Cuomo’s remarks to be Islamophobic, Mamdani candidly replied, “Yes, I think so,” adding that Cuomo’s remarks were not just Islamophobic but also racist and offensive.
