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Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - An April 2002 photo showing repair work on the Pentagon is displayed at a press preview of the September 11, 2001 commemorative exhibit ‘Steel and Stone: Engineering the Response to 9/11’ at the National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, on August 27, 2026. — AFP pic
First Published: Saturday, 29 Aug 2026 12:37 PM MYT
Last Modified: Saturday, 29 Aug 2026 12:45 PM MYT
WASHINGTON, Aug 29 — US President Donald Trump said Friday he would mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks at the Pentagon – but angrily denied skipping a memorial in New York because of a row over a speech.
The New York Times reported that Trump originally intended to commemorate the day with remarks at the site of the Twin Towers but changed his plans because the memorial’s organisers do not allow speeches.
Asked by reporters why he was not going to New York for the anniversary, Trump replied: “Because I’m going to the Pentagon.”
When asked why he could not attend both locations, Trump repeated his answer.
The 9/11 attacks killed nearly 3,000 people.
Hijackers from the Islamist Al-Qaeda network crashed two airliners into the Twin Towers in New York and a third into the Pentagon near Washington, while a fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania after a revolt by the passengers.
A clock that hung in the Pentagon on September 11, 2001 is displayed during a media preview of the National Museum of the United States Army’s new 9/11 commemorative exhibit ‘Steel & Stone’ at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, on August 27, 2026, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the attacks. — Getty Images via AFP
The White House told AFP that Vice President JD Vance was “still travelling” to New York and said that “all three sites will be represented with administration officials in attendance.”
“On the 25th anniversary of this tragic day, the President will remember those who were killed at the hands of evil terrorists, honor their loved ones, and pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line to rescue their fellow Americans,” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said in a statement.
The Pentagon declined to comment.
Trump had earlier issued a lengthy social media post slamming The New York Times report, with a harsh, renewed attack on one of its journalists, Maggie Haberman, whom he called “Maggot Hagerman.”
“This is more Corrupt News, I’ve been to New York many times over the years, and no one ever speaks, it’s a ‘solemn ceremony!’” Trump said on his Truth Social network.
“I never even thought of what Maggot made up, and besides, I would love not to speak, because I’m speaking all the time, and this is a day to remember the victims, and their beautiful family members.” — AFP
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