Controversial Speech by Mamdani Raises Questions About 9/11 Legacy
Mamdani cited research linking 9/11 to a 500% rise in Islamophobic hate crimes against Muslims.
Mamdani corrected that he referred to cousin Zehra fuhi, not an aunt.
Conservative social media users mocked his speech, with JD Vance and Terry Strada criticizing it.
Mamdani framed remarks as a critique of Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa, and Mayor Eric Adams.
Critics linked his comments to Hasan Piker and 9/11 victims' relatives.
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