New York mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo is taking heat for comments made during an appearance on 77 WABC. But the station’s morning host, Sid Rosenberg, says he’s responsible for the remarks that have caused controversy, and he won’t be apologizing for them.
During an interview on the morning show, Cuomo asked, “God forbid, another 9/11 — can you imagine Mamdani in the seat?”
In response, Rosenberg said that Mamdani would “be cheering” for the terrorist attack.
With a chuckle, Cuomo responded, “That’s another problem.”
That led to pushback from several sources, including members of Congress, who lobbied charges of racism and Islamaphobia at Cuomo.
On social media, Sid Rosenberg argued that the criticism should be placed on him, not Cuomo.
“Democrats are shameful. I made the comment,” said Rosenberg. “And I think I’m right. Leave Cuomo out of it.”
In a later video, Rosenberg shared he wouldn’t be apologizing for his remarks.
“It is unbelievable. Called out by Zohran Mamdani, called out by Ilhan Omar, Bill de Blasio, Kathy Hochul… what a bunch of losers,” Rosenberg said. “But here’s the best part: they didn’t even call me out. I made the comment on my show this morning that — god forbid — we have a second 9/11, Cuomo asked me what I thought Mamdani would be doing if he were mayor, and I said cheering.
“That’s funny,” Rosenberg continued. “And it’s true … so I’m not apologizing. And Cuomo doesn’t have to apologize because he didn’t even say it.”
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