Trump To Mark 9/11 At Pentagon, Not New York
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 organizers do not allow speeches.
US President Donald Trump will mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks at the Pentagon. According to the New York Times, Trump originally planned to commemorate the day with remarks at the site of the Twin Towers in New York but changed his plans. The Hindustan Times reports that the memorial's organizers do not allow speeches, which was cited as the reason for the change.
Trump denied skipping a memorial in New York because of a row over a speech, simply stating that he is going to the Pentagon. When asked why he could not attend both locations, he repeated that he is going to the Pentagon.
The White House stated that Vice President JD Vance was traveling to New York and that all three sites of the 9/11 attacks will be represented with administration officials in attendance.
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