The Tudor Dixon Podcast: 9/11 Widower Fights to Keep Zohran Mamdani Out of Ground Zero Ceremony

As America approaches the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Tudor Dixon sits down with 9/11 widower Giovanni Galante for a deeply personal conversation about loss, remembrance, patriotism, and his fight over the upcoming Ground Zero commemoration. Galante lost his 29-year-old wife, Grace, who worked at the World Trade Center, on September 11, 2001. He recounts rushing toward the Twin Towers that morning in hopes of finding her, witnessing the chaos in Lower Manhattan, and eventually confronting the devastating reality that she wasn't coming home. Twenty-five years later, Galante says America cannot allow the victims of 9/11—or the lessons of that day—to be forgotten. He discusses his effort to keep New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani from participating in the anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero, arguing that the solemn commemoration should remain focused on the victims, survivors, and families who continue to carry the scars of September 11. Tudor and Galante also discuss how 9/11 is taught to younger generations, the importance of preserving firsthand stories from that day, the political battles surrounding patriotism and national security, and why Galante believes Americans must once again take pride in their country. Plus, Galante explains how listeners can support his petition and his effort to ensure the 25th anniversary remains centered on honoring those who were lost.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.