De Niro Defends Mayor's 9/11 Service Attendance Amid Police Comments Controversy

Robert De Niro has defended Mayor Zohran Mamdani's attendance at a 9/11 memorial service, calling comments criticizing his views on law enforcement as 'ridiculous.' De Niro agreed that some of the criticisms were valid, but argued that attending the service was not one of them. He emphasized the importance of honoring the victims of 9/11 and respecting the event's purpose. Despite some criticism, De Niro stood by Mamdani's right to attend the memorial.