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

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

Summary

President Donald Trump will observe the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon. Vice President JD Vance will attend the ceremony in New York, while other officials will go to Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Key Facts

  • The 25th anniversary marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks by al-Qaida terrorists.
  • Nearly 3,000 people died in attacks at three sites: New York, the Pentagon, and Shanksville.
  • President Trump confirmed on August 28, 2026, that he will be at the Pentagon ceremony.
  • Vice President JD Vance will attend the New York remembrance event.
  • Other administration members will attend the ceremony in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
  • President Trump last attended the New York ceremony in 2024.
  • Last year, Trump spoke at the Pentagon ceremony, sharing stories from 9/11 victims and passengers.
  • Vance was unable to attend the New York event last year because he was with the family of a recently assassinated conservative activist.
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