Gubernatorial Hopeful Blakeman Plans to Boycott Mamdani at 9/11 Memorial

WHO:

Fox News - Bruce Blakeman, New York gubernatorial candidate

NY Post - Zohran Mamdani, NYC Mayor

WHAT:

Fox News - Blakeman urges attendees at the 9/11 memorial to turn their backs on Mamdani.

NY Post - Blakeman plans to turn his back on Mamdani during the 9/11 memorial ceremony.

WHERE:

Fox News - 9/11 memorial, New York City

WHEN:

NY Post - The event is scheduled for September 11.

WHY:

Fox News - Blakeman criticizes Mamdani for his refusal to condemn "globalize the intifada."

NY Post - Blakeman believes families of 9/11 victims are justified in calling for Mamdani to stay home.

HOW:

NY Post - Blakeman states, “You don’t go to a wake if you’re not welcome.”

(UPDATED August 6, 2026 11:24 UTC)

New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is urging attendees at the 9/11 memorial in New York City to turn their backs on NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani during the upcoming ceremony on September 11. Blakeman has criticized Mamdani for his refusal to condemn "globalize the intifada" and believes that the families of 9/11 victims have every right to call for Mamdani to stay home, stating, “You don’t go to a wake if you’re not welcome.” In a show of protest, Blakeman plans to turn his back on Mamdani during the memorial event.