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Sid & Friends In The Morning Says Mamdani is Hijacking 9/11

Aug 20, 2026 · 2h 14m

Summary

Sid Rosenberg argues that all Democrats are effectively socialists who vote identically on key issues, dismissing the notion of moderate party members. He criticizes Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s planned presence at 9/11 events, asserting that victims' families do not want him there and that Rudy Giuliani is the appropriate figure. Rosenberg also expresses concern that the prolonged Iran conflict is damaging President Trump’s approval ratings and could jeopardize Republican midterm prospects. Guest Rich Lowry agrees with these assessments, while Nicole Parker discusses law enforcement and Trump’s …

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