Mamdani Stirs Controversy by Campaigning with Imam Linked to 1993 WTC Bombing

New York City Democratic Party mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdanis campaign with Imam Siraj Wahhaj, linked to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, sparks controversy over terrorism and community leadership.

• Zohran Mamdani campaigned with Imam Siraj Wahhaj, an unindicted co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, drawing criticism for his associations.
• Imam Siraj Wahhaj has a history of promoting radical views and has been associated with calls for violence against the U.S., raising concerns among New Yorkers.
• Mamdanis social media post described Wahhaj as one of the nations foremost Muslim leaders, further intensifying debates about the implications of such endorsements in the Democratic Party.