Objections to a Muslim officeholder at 9/11 events divide over motive: critics cite political ties and appointments, while defenders see religion-based suspicion linking Muslims to the attacks

From the articleN.Y.C. Mayoral Candidate Andrew Cuomo Laughs Along at Remark That Muslim Frontrunner Zohran Mamdani Would Cheer On Another 9/11Also in Families of 9/11 victims press Zohran Mamdani not to attend remembrance ceremony, Mamdani, in emotional speech, decries Islamophobia in New York City mayor's race