Madani hands over 9/11 pen to attorney who helped defend al-Qaida terrorist, sparks debate

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani drew criticism after handing a ceremonial 9/11 pen to chief counsel Ramzi Kassem, who once represented Ahmed al-Darbi — linked to al Qaeda and the brother-in-law of a Pentagon hijacker. The gesture went viral ahead of 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, angering victims' advocates. "It undermines the memory of 9/11," an X user said.