Sid Rosenberg, the popular host of Sid & Friends in the Morning on 77 WABC Radio, has issued a public apology following backlash to a social media post critical of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The apology was made live during his show on Wednesday morning while he was broadcasting outside Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey (GANJ) in West Orange.
In his statement, Rosenberg acknowledged the controversy sparked by a tweet he posted over the weekend that contained inflammatory language directed at the mayor, drawing criticism from various Democratic leaders in New York. “To the mayor, and anyone else that I offended with my tweet on Saturday, I send out a heartfelt apology,” he said, portraying an effort to mitigate the escalating situation.
The backlash escalated soon after Rosenberg returned to social media platform X following a suspension, where he directed a contentious message towards former President Donald Trump while taking aim at Mamdani. Critics of Rosenberg claimed that his language was inappropriate and crossed a line, prompting calls for him to retract his statements. However, some supporters defended him, arguing that he was merely exercising his right to express political viewpoints.
Rosenberg’s apology indicates a willingness to take responsibility for his words, though it remains uncertain whether Mayor Mamdani or city officials will formally respond to the statement.
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