For people too young to remember 9/11, we understand how difficult it can be to believe how united America was in the aftermath of the terrorist attack. Given our current political climate 25 years later, it's almost impossible to believe that we could unite about anything.
But that unity was real, and it was palpable, especially in New York City. It was so tangible that director Sam Raimi even added a scene to demonstrate it in his first Spider-Man movie, which came out in 2002. The movie had already wrapped filming in June 2001, but after 9/11, Raimi reshot the bridge rescue scene as a tribute to New Yorkers.
"You mess with one of us, you mess with all of us."
That was real.
The last scene in the movie, with Spider-Man swinging up to and grasping an American flag, was also added as a tribute to that unity.
In 2026, it's tempting to say that the America of September 11, 2001, doesn't exist anymore, particularly after New York City elected Zohran Mamdani, who openly disrespects the victims of the 9/11 attacks while extolling Islam.
But every once in a while, REAL New Yorkers remind us that we can get that America back.
Last night, the New York Yankees and the New York Mets — with two fan bases who really don't like each other — played each other at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. The pre-game ceremonies included tributes to the NYFD and NYPD, appearances by members of the 2001 Yankees such as Derek Jeter, and, of course, Lee Greenwood.
At the top of the 7th inning in the game, however, at exactly 9:11 PM, one protester decided to try to insult New York and America by running onto the field waving a Palestinian flag.
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What happened next was vintage New York and perhaps a sign that it might one day reclaim its status as the greatest city on Earth.
🚨NEW: On the anniversary of 9/11 at the @Yankees/@Mets game, a man wearing a Palestinian flag ran out onto the field and was immediately tackled by NYPD officers and dragged off. Fans could be seen throwing drinks and food at the man as he exited.
— Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) September 12, 2026
Unreal. pic.twitter.com/dn1j99tXP8
Just like with the Green Goblin in the Spider-Man movie, the fans pelted the anti-American protester with beer cans and other debris while uniting in a rousing chant of "U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!"
Here is another angle showing that the U-S-A chants were not coming from just one section of the stadium:
— C. E. Panoff III (@buildingbulldog) September 12, 2026
Of course, there were many other — ahem — choice comments.
Who's the legendary dude saying "shoot him" "George flloyd his a**" ,😭😭
— Sohail Lamvel (@Lamvel) September 12, 2026
Man, New Yorkers don’t play around hahaha. Respect. https://t.co/PX9MNllEKd pic.twitter.com/CLdVcaC63R
— Burt Macklin (@BurtMaclin_FBI) September 12, 2026
We also appreciated the "Go back to where you came from" comment ... and a few others we cannot repeat here.
Old school NYPD would have made sure he never walked again. https://t.co/CJSBfscxY7
— Anthony Cumia (@AnthonyCumia) September 12, 2026
They should've tossed his b**** a** into the stands. https://t.co/JxAIWSFsOr
— 🍹 Princess Consuela Banana-Hammock (@kimmie_c_) September 12, 2026
Now, THAT would have been a just punishment.
On 9/11? In NYC? GTFO. Save your political protests for the other 364 days a year.
— Neil Jacobs (@NeilJacobs) September 12, 2026
If this is a non-U.S. citizen, remove him from the country.
Even if he is a U.S. citizen, Secretary of State Marco Rubio could begin denaturalization proceedings immediately.
We should replace congress w the fans in this video https://t.co/Dz13lnr5Kz
— homans top guy (@passcoderonald) September 12, 2026
We could probably get the SAVE America Act passed in — pardon the expression — a New York minute.
It’s a shame the Yankees don’t have the Monte Burns release-the-hounds policy… https://t.co/n8o2r2mDO7
— Joe Concha (@JoeConchaTV) September 12, 2026
They absolutely should.
Listen to the crowd. People are done. https://t.co/pHAR6F3dfg
— Kelly (@SunshineSass2) September 12, 2026
The one thing Mets and Yankees fans can agree upon is that Palestinian fans are anti-American dirtbags. https://t.co/u5jXkIWbi5
— RealNewYorker212 (@RealNewYorker2) September 12, 2026
That's something we can ALL agree upon. Even Army and Navy fans.
Thank you New Yorkers 🇺🇸👏
— TheTexasOne (@TexasRepublic71) September 12, 2026
Thank you New York for reminding me that a lot of sane people still live there. Next time Mayor Z runs, will you please bother to vote..
— Del Leonard Jones (@jonesdel) September 12, 2026
We always have to remind ourselves that a majority of native New Yorkers voted against Mamdani. He was elected purely on the strength of the immigrant vote (legal or otherwise), and gullible young white leftist women.
But as Mayor Mamdani, Governor Kathy Hochul, and other New York politicians like AOC and Hakeem Jeffries try to destroy the city, state, and America, Yankees and Mets fans provided a great reminder that we CAN unite again, even if just for one night.
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