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MAGA criticizes Mamdani and AOC for smiling during 9/11 commemoration

Conservatives said the pair disrespected the 25th anniversary ceremony after video showed them smiling as victims' names were read.

Published Sep 11, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

MAGA accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. of sullying the 25th anniversary of 9/11 when they were shown on video smiling at each other while the names of the victims were read aloud.