9/11 Victims’ Families Launch Change.org Petition

Relatives of victims killed in the September 11 terrorist attacks are circulating a Change.org petition to bar New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani from participating in the 25th anniversary commemorations. The petition targets the lawmaker based on his political statements and advocacy regarding Gaza, according to reporting from Newsmax.

The effort to exclude Mamdani coincides with the lead-up to the 2026 anniversary of the attacks. Organizers of the petition argue that Mamdani’s public positions are incompatible with the solemnity of the event and the sentiments of the families of the victims.

Basis for the Petition Against Zohran Mamdani

The petition focuses on Mamdani’s alignment with protests and political movements critical of Israel’s military actions in Gaza. According to the Change.org campaign, these views are seen by some 9/11 families as an affront to the victims and the nature of the anniversary ceremonies.

The organizers claim that allowing Mamdani to participate in official anniversary events would be an insult to those who lost loved ones in the 2001 attacks. The petition seeks to ensure that the 25th anniversary remains focused on the victims and the tragedy of the day without the presence of political figures they deem controversial.

Context of the 25th Anniversary Commemorations

The 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks will occur in 2026. These milestones typically involve high-profile readings of names at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and various state-sponsored ceremonies in New York City.

The tension surrounding Mamdani’s potential presence reflects a broader conflict within New York politics regarding the intersection of 9/11 remembrance and current geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East. The petition represents a move by a specific group of victims’ families to influence the guest lists and participation protocols for the upcoming milestone.