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Trump says he’ll visit Pentagon, rather than Ground Zero, for 9/11 ceremony
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon, rather than visiting Ground Zero in New York City.
- Vice President JD Vance is expected to attend the New York City event, while other officials will participate in a ceremony in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
- Reports suggesting Trump chose the Pentagon over New York because he was not allowed to speak at Ground Zero have been denied by the White House, labeling the claims as "fake news."
- Trump has a history of attending 9/11 commemorations at the Pentagon during his presidency, with occasional visits to New York City events, including the Ground Zero ceremony in 2024.
- The White House emphasized that Trump, as a proud New Yorker, will honor the victims, their families, and first responders on this significant anniversary.
