New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced sharp online backlash after appearing to smile and laugh during the reading of 9/11 victims’ names at Ground Zero. The moment drew criticism over perceived insensitivity as the US marked the 25th anniversary of the attacks, while President Donald Trump honoured victims and recalled the unity after 9/11.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced sharp criticism after they were seen smiling and appearing to laugh during the solemn reading of the names of 9/11 victims at Ground Zero on Friday, as the United States marked the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
The two prominent New York Democrats were shown together in a live feed from the anniversary ceremony, appearing to share a light moment as the names of those killed in the attacks were being read out. The footage was juxtaposed with emotional scenes from the ceremony, including a man visibly grieving as friends and family members remembered loved ones who died on September 11, 2001.
Trump Remembers 9/11 Victims, Recalls US Unity
US President Donald Trump attended the main Pentagon commemoration alongside first lady Melania Trump. The names of the 184 people killed at the Pentagon were read aloud during the ceremony, with a bell sounded after each name.
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