Trump to Mark 9/11’s 25th Anniversary at Pentagon; Vance in New York

Former U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed his intention to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks at the Pentagon—the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense—according to statements made to journalists following his return from a trip to Houston.

When asked why he would not attend the commemoration event in New York—after earlier reports indicated he would participate there—Trump replied: “Because I’m going to the Pentagon.”

The White House stated that J.D. Vance, Trump’s running mate, will attend the September 11 remembrance ceremony in New York City. Other administration officials are scheduled to take part in observances held in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Trump’s Social Media Statement on 9/11

In a social media post, Trump described the September 11 anniversary as “a day to remember the victims and their wonderful families.”

Background on the 2001 Attacks

This year marks 25 years since the coordinated aircraft hijackings carried out by operatives of the terrorist group al-Qaeda on September 11, 2001. The attacks resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths across New York City, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. They triggered a fundamental shift in U.S. foreign policy and national security strategy.