Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:16pm on 28 Oct 2025,Tuesday International
New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism after saying his aunt feared riding the subway in a hijab following the 9/11 attacks. Social media users accused him of fabricating the story after learning his only aunt lived in Tanzania in 2001. Mamdani later clarified he was referring to his father’s cousin, Zehra, who has since passed away. Families of 9/11 victims called his remarks “insensitive” and “offensive.” US Vice President JD Vance also criticised him for “downplaying the tragedy.” Mamdani said his words aimed to highlight the fear and Islamophobia faced by Muslim New Yorkers after 9/11. (PC: India Today)
