Trump makes 9/11 about himself, again
IN President Donald Trump’s telling at a White House event on Tuesday, two firefighters bodily lifted him to safety from a site near an unstable building after the Sept 11, 2001 attacks.
In a White House event on Tuesday, former President Donald Trump recounted his actions during the September 11, 2001 attacks, emphasizing his own heroism. According to Trump, two firefighters physically lifted him to safety near an unstable building, as he feared the structure would collapse. The President described the firefighters as "big strong guys" who helped him escape the scene.
The remarks were made at an event honoring emergency personnel who lost their lives on 9/11, a narrative that has been repeated by Trump throughout the years. The story of Trump as a hero on 9/11 has been disputed by rescue officials who were present at the time, but US media have not challenged the President's account. Trump's absence from New York for the 25th anniversary of the attacks, where he will pay respects at the Pentagon instead, has sparked controversy.
The President has denied claims that he avoided the 9/11 memorial in New York, stating that a "solemn ceremony" is not a place for speeches. Despite the controversy, Trump will be present at Ground Zero later on Friday, joining Vice President Mike Pence and four living former presidents for the commemorative events.
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