Trump hails 9/11 firefighters as ‘immortal heroes’

On Tuesday, three days prior to the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that claimed the lives of approximately 3,000 individuals, US President Donald Trump paid tribute to firefighters and first responders who lost their lives in the catastrophic event. Speaking at a White House event hosted by the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting first responders and veterans, Trump emphasized the importance of remembering the lives lost and their heroic actions.

He stated, "We will never forget. We say it and we mean it," highlighting the indelible mark these brave individuals left on history.

Trump drew a connection between the 9/11 attacks and the ongoing conflict with Iran, suggesting that Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons posed a threat to global security. The President's remarks were made at the Tunnels to Towers Foundation event, a charitable organization established in memory of firefighter Stephen Siller, who perished during the 9/11 tragedy. The foundation aims to provide support to first responders and veterans who have sacrificed their lives in service to their communities.

In total, 343 firefighters were killed in the 9/11 attacks, and many more succumbed to illnesses linked to the contaminated air at Ground Zero. To address the health concerns of these first responders and survivors, the government-funded World Trade Center Health Program offers medical care to over 150,000 individuals involved in rescue and recovery efforts who developed illnesses due to exposure to the toxic environment at the disaster site.

According to data compiled by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention up to June 30, this program continues to provide essential healthcare services to those affected by the 9/11 attacks.