JD Vance slams Mamdani over 9/11 comment, says Democrat socialist believes ‘the real victim’ was ‘his auntie’
In a heated exchange during New York City’s mayoral race, Vice President JD Vance took to social media on Saturday to criticize Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani, who has emerged as a frontrunner in the contest. Vance’s comments came in response to Mamdani’s emotional remarks about the impact of the September 11 attacks on his family. During a campaign event, Mamdani shared a personal story about his aunt, a Muslim woman who stopped using the subway due to safety concerns after the attacks. He emphasized the lasting effects of 9/11 on the Muslim community, highlighting the discrimination and fear that many continue to face. Vance, however, dismissed Mamdani’s sentiments, suggesting that the real victim of 9/11 was merely his aunt, who allegedly received “bad looks” from others.
This exchange occurred as early voting began, intensifying the already competitive mayoral race against notable challengers such as former Governor Andrew Cuomo and political activist Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani’s campaign has focused on addressing the concerns of marginalized communities, including Muslims, who have felt the repercussions of 9/11. He stated, “I want to speak to the Muslim who works for our city… only to see their leaders spit in their face,” illustrating the ongoing struggles faced by individuals who feel marginalized in the aftermath of the attacks. The tension escalated further when Cuomo, during a radio appearance, questioned Mamdani’s leadership abilities in the event of another crisis, insinuating that he might not respond appropriately. Mamdani labeled Cuomo’s comments as “Islamophobic” and “disgusting,” reflecting the heightened stakes and racial sensitivities in this election cycle.
As the campaign unfolds, the clash between Vance and Mamdani underscores the broader themes of identity, safety, and representation in a city still grappling with the legacy of 9/11. Mamdani’s candidacy has resonated with many voters who seek a leader that acknowledges and addresses the complexities of living in a post-9/11 world. The unfolding events in New York City are not only pivotal in determining the next mayor but also serve as a reflection of the ongoing national conversation about race, identity, and the impact of historical trauma on contemporary politics. With early voting underway, the outcomes of these debates and personal narratives will play a crucial role in shaping the future leadership of New York City.
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Vice President
JD Vance
criticized New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Saturday, writing on X that according to the Democrat, “the real victim of 9/11” was his aunt.
Vance made the remark as early voting began Saturday in New York City, where Mamdani, the frontrunner in the race, is trying to fend off challengers
Andrew Cuomo
and Curtis Sliwa.
“I want to speak to the memory of my aunt. Who stopped taking the subway after September 11th because she did not feel safe in her hijab,” Mamdani said in a clip of a Friday campaign event that Vance shared.
“According to Zohran, the real victim of 9/11 was his auntie who got some (allegedly) bad looks,” Vance said.
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Mamdani also said Friday, “I want to speak to the Muslim who works for our city, whether they teach in our schools or walk the beat for the NYPD, New Yorkers who all make daily sacrifices for the city they call home, only to see their leaders spit in their face.”
“I want to speak to every child who grows up here marked as the other, who is randomly selected in a way that never quite feels random, who feels that they carry a stain that can never be cleaned. Growing up in the shadow of 9/11, I have known what it means to live with an undercurrent of suspicion in this city,” Mamdani added.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Mamdani campaign for reaction to Vance’s comment.
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Mamdani
accused Cuomo this week
of “Islamophobic rhetoric” after the former governor joined a radio show and its host speculated that Mamdani would be “cheering” if New York City faced another 9/11-style attack.
During an appearance on WABC’s “Sid & Friends in the Morning” on Thursday, Cuomo questioned Mamdani’s ability to lead the city through a crisis situation.
“Any given moment, there’s a crisis, and people’s lives are at stake. God forbid, there’s another 9/11. Can you imagine Mamdani in the seat?” Cuomo asked host Sid Rosenberg.
“He’d be cheering,” Rosenberg retorted.
“That’s another problem,” said Cuomo, before returning to his hypothetical question: “But could you imagine that?”
During a Mamdani campaign event in Manhattan later on Thursday, a reporter asked Mamdani if Cuomo’s comments were Islamophobic.
“Yes, I believe that they were,” Mamdani said, before adding, “We’re speaking about a former governor who, in his final moments in public life, is engaging in rhetoric that is not only Islamophobic, not only racist, it’s also disgusting.”
Fox News Digital’s Deirdre Heavey contributed to this report.
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