CNN Edits Shameful Post Framing Suspected ISIS Inspired Terrorists as ‘Pennsylvania Teenagers Enjoying a Day in NYC’ After Backlash
CNN edited a shameful social media post that framed two suspected ISIS-inspired terrorists as throwing a homemade bomb in an attempt to kill protesters at an anti-Islam rally, as a couple of Pennsylvania teenagers who were out to enjoy an unseasonably warm day.
The Gateway Pundit reported that on Saturday, two male Islamist terrorists threw a homemade bomb in an attempt to kill protesters at an anti-Islam rally outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s official residence. The bomb was laced with metal and powerful explosives, according to the New York Times.
One of the men screamed “Allahu Akbar!” while getting arrested.
NYPD outlined what terror suspects said about their alleged ISIS inspiration after being arrested following the failed attack.
“Kayumi said in recorded, post-arrest statements that he had watched ISIS propaganda on his phone and his actions that day were partly inspired by ISIS.”
“Balat made spontaneous statements without being questioned by NYPD officers… He said, ‘This isn’t a religion that just stands when people talk about the blessed name of the prophet. We take action. We take action.'”
“As well as, ‘If I didn’t do it, someone else will come and do it.'”
“After waiving his rights, he requested paper and wrote a message declaring in part, ‘I pledge my allegiance to the Islamic State, die in your rage, you Kufar’… ‘Kufar’ is an Arabic term that refers to non-believers.”
NEW: NYPD outlines what terror suspects said about their alleged ISIS inspiration after being arrested for Saturday’s failed attack in New York City.
“Kayumi said in recorded, post arrest statements that he had watched ISIS propaganda on his phone and his actions that day were… pic.twitter.com/gbTMBspL2C
— Fox News (@FoxNews) March 9, 2026
CNN, reporting on the two ISIS-inspired would-be bombers, shared on X, “Two Pennsylvania teenagers crossed into New York City Saturday morning for what could’ve been a normal day enjoying the city during abnormally warm weather.”
“But in less than an hour, their lives would drastically change as the pair would be arrested for throwing homemade bombs during an anti-Muslim protest outside of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s home. Here’s what we know so far.”
Social media users mocked the fake news outlet for their embarrassing take.
One user wrote, “Two young flight students – Abdulaziz al-Omari and Wail al-Shehri – boarded a plane to enjoy some spontaneous hands-on cockpit experience in a Boeing 767 on a crisp, picturesque September morning.”
“Little did they know that only a few minutes later, their lives would be tragically cut short when a skyscraper would suddenly leap out in front of their plane.”
Two young flight students – Abdulaziz al-Omari and Wail al-Shehri – boarded a plane to enjoy some spontaneous hands-on cockpit experience in a Boeing 767 on a crisp, picturesque September morning.
Little did they know that only a few minutes later, their lives would be…
— Jarvis (@jarvis_best) March 10, 2026
Another added, “Muslim aviation enthusiasts boarded flights Tuesday morning for what could’ve been normal day trips to Washington D.C., Virginia and New York in the abnormally warm September weather.”
“But in less than a few hours, their lives would drastically change as their planes crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the ground in rural Pennsylvania. Here’s what we know so far.”
Muslim aviation enthusiasts boarded flights Tuesday morning for what could’ve been normal day trips to Washington D.C., Virginia and New York in the abnormally warm September weather.
But in less than a few hours, their lives would drastically change as their planes crashed into… pic.twitter.com/V32FTJBxml
— eugyppius (@eugyppius1) March 10, 2026
Following the widespread mockery, CNN removed the post, noting, “A post regarding the two individuals arrested for throwing homemade bombs outside of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s home failed to reflect the gravity of the incident, thereby breaching the editorial standards we require for all our reporting. It has therefore been deleted.”
A post regarding the two individuals arrested for throwing homemade bombs outside of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s home failed to reflect the gravity of the incident thereby breaching the editorial standards we require for all our reporting. It has therefore been deleted.
— CNN (@CNN) March 10, 2026
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