Trump says he will observe the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at the Pentagon

President Donald Trump has announced his plans to observe the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon. This acknowledgment comes after his recent return from a trip to Houston, where reporters questioned him about his absence from the New York ceremony. Trump responded, "Because I'm going to the Pentagon," emphasizing his commitment to remembering the victims and their families during the somber occasion.

This year marks the quarter-century since the al-Qaida militants orchestrated a series of hijacked plane attacks, resulting in the tragic loss of nearly 3,000 lives across New York City, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Trump's involvement with the Pentagon event emphasizes the significance of the anniversary, particularly given his origins from New York City.

In a social media post, Trump described 9/11 as "a day to remember the victims, and their beautiful family members," underscoring the personal connection to the catastrophe. Last year, Trump commemorated the anniversary at the annual Pentagon ceremony, sharing recollections of the day, including accounts from passengers on the hijacked airplanes. The president, who frequently attends the event, last participated in 2024.

Vice President JD Vance was originally scheduled to join Trump in New York for the anniversary, but he chose to travel to Salt Lake City to be with the family of Charlie Kirk following the tragic assassination of the conservative activist last year.