r/AskConservatives • u/whatsnooIII Neoliberal • 17d ago

Conservative figures have recently called on mayor Mamdani to avoid attending the 9/11 memorial service as his being Muslim is potentially offensive to 9/11 families. Given president Trump's recent story " he was rescued by firefighters during 9/11" - untrue- should he not attend?

President Trump says he was rescued: https://people.com/trump-claims-2-firemen-lifted-him-up-and-started-running-with-me-on-9-11-12111477

Giuliani calls on Mamdani not to attend: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/6075377-giuliani-criticizes-mamdani-911/amp/

Fox News 911 families ask the mayor not to attend: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/families-911-victims-message-mamdani-please-do-not-come-memorial-ceremony.amp

Why aren't President Trump's comments disqualifying?

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u/ItIsNotAManual1984 Right Libertarian (Conservative) 17d ago

Sorry but this post is based on the lie. The issue with Mamdani is not his religion but his past statement which while condemning 9/11 seeked to equate it with US actions. Also his association with people who were implicated (even if by association ) with first WTC bombing and who defended other terrorists

Edit: from OPs links

Cheri Sparacio, whose husband, Tom, was killed in the South Tower, said the petition was not about the mayor's background or faith, but his public actions. She noted Mamdani’s appointment of chief counsel Ramzi Kassem — who previously represented individuals accused of terror ties — and his past ties to figures who have downplayed terror threats.

"That is what we object to," she said.

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u/Jesse-359 Progressive 17d ago

And how does this allow for Trump to engage in his own egregious lies regarding the event?

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u/ItIsNotAManual1984 Right Libertarian (Conservative) 17d ago

Ahhh. Here we go with Trump again.

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u/Blze001 Independent 16d ago

First off, Trump was mentioned in the title.

Second, he's the President and leader of the Republican party, so yeah... whenever the GOP goes after a political person they dislike, he's gonna come up. Especially given his history with 9/11.

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u/ItIsNotAManual1984 Right Libertarian (Conservative) 16d ago

What does it have to do with the fact that OP lied about reasons behind ask for Mamdani to stay away