Toxic Deceit and Accountability in the Wake of 9/11 The release of 170,000 documents related to the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks reveals a disturbing pattern of deceit and negligence on the part of city officials.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's assertion that people "got sick because the leaders they trusted lied" is a stark indictment of the failure of those in power to prioritize public health and safety.
The documents show that asbestos was found nearly everywhere near Ground Zero, yet city officials continued to downplay the risks to the public.