World News · 2026-09-08

FDNY commish during 9/11 attacks slams Mamdani’s signing ceremony with terrorist’s lawyer, urges him to stay away from…

FDNY commish during 9/11 attacks slams Mamdani’s signing ceremony with terrorist’s lawyer, urges him to stay away from memorial

Source: nypost.com

Comments

Marek: can't believe he's going there, Mamdani needs to apologize for even attending that ceremony let alone signing stuff with this lawyer guy
Zero Phantom: would've respected the silence, especially after what you said about skipping ceremonies
Leo: I get where Von Essen's coming from but can't blame Mamdani for not knowing any better either, maybe this is an opportunity to educate him
Ashen Ronin: What a ridiculous argument - now he's speaking for the families?
Arlo: it's rich coming from von essen, given the FDNY's role in clearing rubble and helping first responders that day
Frost Sable: I'd like to know what the actual families affected by 9/11 think about this situation, not just some commissioners trying to dictate their feelings
Cobalt Warden: tough call on that anniversary ceremony. respect for the families. 🙏
Grantkian: I've always thought that the Mayor's presence was more about politics than respect for the victims
Sanakarim: i don't get why Von Essen thinks this would hurt anyone's feelings - everyone knows the lawyers were involved from the start, it's not like Mamdani's just discovering
Aria: it's weird he thinks Mamdani would be welcome at the ceremony, considering what happened

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