Reporter Retracts Error After Mischaracterizing NYC ISIS-Inspired Attack
A senior reporter deleted a post and apologized after implying Mayor Zohran Mamdani was targeted, while officials said devices were thrown at anti-Muslim demonstrators and a counterprotest.
FOX NewsCNN reporter deletes post falsely calling Mamdani ‘target of political violence’ in latest foul-up
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Overview
On March 11, 2026, senior reporter Edward-Isaac Dovere deleted a social post and apologized for implying Mayor Zohran Mamdani was the target of an alleged ISIS-inspired attempted terror attack.
Federal prosecutors charged Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, with material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, use of a weapon of mass destruction and other federal offenses.
Law enforcement officials said the suspects threw improvised explosive devices at an anti-Islam demonstration and a counterprotest near Gracie Mansion, according to an unsealed federal complaint.
Testing of one device showed triacetone triperoxide, and prosecutors allege two apparent explosive devices were attempted to be detonated in the vicinity of Gracie Mansion during protests.
Host Abby Phillip apologized for misstating the attack was against Mamdani, and the outlet deleted a post that critics said downplayed the incident as prosecutors pursue federal charges.
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FAQ
Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were charged with material support to ISIS, use of a weapon of mass destruction, and other federal offenses.
On March 7, 2026, the suspects threw improvised explosive devices containing TATP at an anti-Islam demonstration and counterprotest near Gracie Mansion; one device extinguished itself near police, leading to their arrest.
Kayumi stated 'ISIS' as the reason during arrest, Balat pledged allegiance to the group, and Kayumi claimed affiliation; their vehicle contained explosive components.
No, officials stated the devices were thrown at anti-Muslim demonstrators and counterprotesters; a reporter retracted and apologized for implying Mamdani was targeted.
No ties to the ongoing war in Iran were identified by officials.
