Sep
9
2026
Rudy Giuliani's past assurances about air quality after the September 11 attacks face renewed criticism in 2026. The former New York mayor repeatedly told the public that downtown air was safe to breathe in the days following the attacks. Environmental tests later showed elevated toxins and health risks for responders and residents. The cartoon equates those statements with deception by placing Giuliani beside Osama bin Laden. It argues the misleading claims contributed to long-term health harm for thousands of workers and survivors.
