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Donald Trump absent as NYC marks 9/11 anniversary with first Muslim mayor

Donald Trump absent as NYC marks 9/11 anniversary with first Muslim mayor
France 24 Friday 11 September 2026, 14:08 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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New York marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on Friday, with President Donald Trump absent as he attends a separate ceremony at the Pentagon. Zohran Mamdani, New Yorks first Muslim mayor, will be present, however, a fact that has irked some Republicans.

New York marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on Friday, with President Donald Trump absent as he attends a separate ceremony at the Pentagon. Zohran Mamdani, New Yorks first Muslim mayor, will be present, however, a fact that has irked some Republicans.
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