NYC Mayor Mamdani snubbed at funeral of soldier killed in Iranian missile strike: Report

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was reportedly not allowed to deliver a eulogy at the funeral of Army Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad in Queens on Friday, with multiple sources claiming the soldier's family chose to leave him off the list of speakers.According to the New York Post, Mamdani was seated in the fourth row during the funeral service in Ozone Park and was seen reviewing prepared remarks on an iPad as New York Governor Kathy Hochul and other dignitaries addressed mourners.The report, citing unnamed sources, said the mayor's name was never called, after which he appeared frustrated and put away his tablet.The report said Rampersad's family, described by sources as supporters of US President Donald Trump, allegedly did not want Mamdani to speak because they wished to avoid "political distractions."The report said the decision was linked to Mamdani's political positions, with sources claiming Rampersad's family wanted to avoid political distractions during the service. City Hall did not comment on the matter.Prepared remarks released insteadInstead of delivering the eulogy, Mamdani's office later released his prepared remarks, in which he paid tribute...