Zohran Mamdani lied about the 9/11 story and his Muslim aunt: How NYC mayoral candidate's false claim was busted by the internet

A New York City mayoral candidate faced controversy over a story about his aunt's fear of the subway after 9/11. He later clarified he meant a distant deceased cousin. Critics accused him of lying and being insensitive to 9/11 victims. The candidate defended his remarks, highlighting Islamophobia. His comments drew criticism from political opponents.