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Hillary Clinton warns the U.S. has let its guard down on terrorism 25 years after 9/11
NBC News • • world
Key Points:
- Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed concern that the Trump administration is not doing enough to monitor and counter terrorist threats 25 years after the 9/11 attacks, warning that extremist dangers remain significant worldwide.
- Clinton criticized President Trump for prioritizing projects like the White House ballroom over intelligence gathering, and accused his administration of dismantling key parts of the federal government responsible for counterterrorism efforts.
- She highlighted job cuts at agencies such as the CIA and State Department, arguing that reduced resources and lack of mission focus hinder the ability of intelligence and law enforcement personnel to effectively address threats.
- Reflecting on 9/11, Clinton described the toxic air quality at Ground Zero and criticized the Bush administration for misleading the public about the dangers, attributing it to a mix of denial, poor science, and a desire to reassure the economy and public.
- Clinton also acknowledged the ongoing health crisis from 9/11-related illnesses, noting that deaths from these illnesses have surpassed the number of lives lost in the initial attacks.
