Muslim Mamdani-backed socialist primary winner suggested America deserved 9/11 in unearthed video

Aber Kawas, a socialist candidate supported by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, faces criticism for past comments suggesting America deserved the 9/11 attacks due to systemic issues like capitalism and racism. Kawas, the Democratic nominee for New York State Senate District 12, defended her remarks as addressing Muslim scapegoating and emphasized her focus on Gaza liberation. Her father, a Jordanian national, was deported after a fraud conviction.