Mamdani says aunt 'did not feel safe in hijab' after 9/11, slams 'Islamophobic' responses

"According to Zohran, the real victim of 9/11 was his auntie who got some (allegedly) bad looks," VP JD Vance responded to Mamdani's remarks in a post to X/Twitter.

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani prepares in the green room before participating in a mayoral debate, in New York, US October 16, 2025.

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani prepares in the green room before participating in a mayoral debate, in New York, US October 16, 2025.

(photo credit: Angelina Katsanis/Pool via REUTERS)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

OCTOBER 26, 2025 18:03

Updated: OCTOBER 26, 2025 20:17