Petition Against Mamdani's Participation in 9/11 Commemoration Gains Attention

A petition on Change.org initiated by Giovanni Galante, whose wife was a victim of the 9/11 attacks, has gained attention following coverage by the New York Post. The petition expresses concern over the potential inclusion of Zohran Mamdani in the 25th-anniversary commemorative events. The New York Post reported that 'thousands of 9/11 families demand Mamdani be banned,' but the article notes that the petition has collected over 1,100 signatures, including at least 300 from victims' families. This claim has been repeated by several right-wing outlets. However, Galante admitted that there is no actual list of family members who signed the petition, stating, 'We don’t have a list.' As of Monday afternoon, nearly 16,000 people have signed the petition, but neither Change.org nor the organizers have verified the number of signatories who lost family members in the attacks. Mamdani has stated his intention to attend the 9/11 anniversary ceremony, expressing solidarity with the families and first responders affected by the attacks. Organizers plan to deliver the petition to Mamdani's office before the anniversary.