By New York Post (U.S.) | Created at 2026-09-12 16:16:31 | Updated at 2026-09-12 17:05:12
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A New York firefighter is going viral after ripping into a leftist protester wearing an Elmo costume draped in a Palestinian flag following the 25th anniversary of 9/11 memorial ceremony — telling the “anti American motherf–ker” to “go back to f–king Palestine.”
The uniformed firefighter unloaded on the costumed radical on the shut-down streets near Ground Zero, where protests later descended into chaos.
“F–king anti-American motherf–ker. Go back to f–king Palestine. We don’t want you here,” the firefighter screamed.
The firefighter called the costumed protester a “f–king anti-American motherf–ker.” x/FrontlinesTPUSAThe firefighter suggested the man take former President Barack Obama, socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Gov. Kathy Hochul and “Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with him on the way out as he leaves.
“Take ’em all. They’re all no f–king good!” he yelled. “You’re no f–king good.”
The radical and the firefighter turn away from one another, as another hater an be heard parroting pro-Palestinian talking points, “The Jews are committing a genocide.”
Plenty of supporters stood behind the mystery firefighter on social media, with one saying: “Give this guy a key to the city!”
The firefighter suggested the man take former President Barack Obama, socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Gov. Kathy Hochul and “Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with him on the way out as he leaves. x/FrontlinesTPUSA“Can you really blame him? I mean for all we know this gentleman could’ve been one of the firefighters that responded to the events of September 11,” wrote another.
A third emphasized: “I stand with the firefighter. That’s what every true American should stand for.”
It’s not clear who the firefighter is, but the FDNY told The Post he is not a member of the Big Apple’s Bravest.
“We are aware of the video circulating of someone wearing a uniform having a verbal altercation today. This person appears to be from another fire department and is not and has never been a member of the FDNY,” a spokesperson said.
A source told The Post he is a member of a department elsewhere in New York State.
The pro-Palestine costumed agitator was part of a radical counterprotest group that stormed Lower Manhattan Friday in opposition to far-right influencer Jake Lang’s “Crusader March,” where marchers brandished signs declaring “Deport All Muslims.”
The dueling groups descended into chaos — with punches flying and at least one demonstrator being led away in cuffs, sources said.
The disgusting acts took place just blocks away from the solemn 9/11 remembrance ceremony in honor of those who died 25 years ago.
