Tuberville defends post comparing NYC Mayor to 9/11

Senator Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., defended a controversial social media post that compared New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rhetoric to the September 11 attacks. In his response, Tuberville cited Mamdani’s comments on Islam and radicalism, stating his intent was to highlight perceived threats. The post drew backlash from Democrats, including Mamdani, who criticized Tuberville’s remarks and emphasized the need to focus on pressing issues like child hunger instead.

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