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flag Zohran Mamdani faces backlash for linking his aunt’s 9/11-era subway fear to Islamophobia and for ties to a 1993 bombing co-conspirator.

flag New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani drew criticism for remarks linking his aunt’s post-9/11 fear of riding the subway while wearing a hijab to ongoing Islamophobia, sparking debate over how to balance personal narratives with the scale of the 9/11 tragedy. flag He also faced scrutiny for his association with Imam Siraj Wahhaj, an unindicted co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, which opponents said undermined his credibility. flag Mamdani defended his message, emphasizing systemic bias against Muslims and pledging to lead with inclusivity. flag The controversy reflects broader tensions over identity, memory, and political rhetoric in New York City.

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