New York Post's editorial board has identified several public figures who have recently made statements deemed inaccurate or misleading. Among them, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, streamer Hasan Piker, and commentator Tucker Carlson are highlighted for their remarks.
Mamdani, addressing 9/11-related illnesses, stated, “Close to 25 years later, more people have died from 9/11-related illnesses than were killed on the day itself.” The Post's editorial board asserted that Mamdani attempted to deflect blame onto the Giuliani and Bloomberg administrations for these deaths without acknowledging the perpetrators of the attacks.
Hasan Piker drew criticism for a comparison between Mao Zedong and George Washington, stating, “Mao Zedong, unlike George Washington, did not own slaves.” The Post's board countered this by claiming Mao Zedong enslaved the entire population of China and caused the deaths of 70 million people.
Commentator Tucker Carlson questioned the fundamental principles of algebra, asking, “Why does algebra put letters into numbers?” The Post's response suggested that Carlson struggles with basic mathematical concepts, explaining that letters in algebra represent changing values.
Additionally, the commentary noted a statement by author Da’Shaun L. Harrison at the Socialism 2026 Conference. Harrison stated, “The conditions under which [GLP-1 drugs] become necessary are shaped by a world fixated on genociding fat people.” The Post's board responded that GLP-1 drugs, alongside diet and exercise, aid in weight management and health improvement, and criticized the use of the term "genocide" in this context.