President Donald Trump will honor the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks by participating in a commemoration event at the Pentagon. During this solemn gathering, he will pay respects to the victims and first responders who lost their lives on that day.
Anna Kelly, the principal deputy press secretary at the White House, informed Fox News Digital about Trump’s engagement with the tragic events of September 11, 2001. She highlighted Trump’s connection to the disaster as a New Yorker and his commitment to remembering those killed by terrorists. Kelly stated that Trump will also honor the first responders for their bravery and sacrifice.
While Trump will be at the Pentagon ceremony, Vice President JD Vance will attend a memorial at the World Trade Center in New York. Additional members of the administration will represent the White House in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, ensuring a unified presence at all key sites linked to the attacks.
The event in New York will include notable figures like former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton, as well as former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
Last year, Trump and First Lady Melania Trump marked the occasion with a ceremony at the Pentagon and supported a national gesture of remembrance by urging flags to be flown at half-staff. Trump also attended a Yankees-Tigers game in New York City, which included tributes to the victims.
President Trump’s past participation in related events includes attending memorials at the Pentagon in 2017 and 2019. In 2018 and 2020, he visited the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
As a New York City real-estate developer during the attacks, Trump witnessed the World Trade Center disaster firsthand. He described seeing the explosion from a direct view, sharing his disbelief while speaking with WWOR-TV channel 9 on that pivotal day.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation presented its “Steel Across America” tour at the White House, showcasing a 21-foot, 16,900-pound steel beam from the World Trade Center’s South Tower. This traveling memorial honors the victims and first responders, making appearances in 21 states ahead of the anniversary.