Trump absent as New York marks 25 years since 9/11 with first Muslim mayor
Summary
New York marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a ceremony at Ground Zero attended by Vice President JD Vance, four former presidents, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city’s first Muslim mayor. President Donald Trump attended a separate event at the Pentagon and was not present in New York.Key Facts
- The 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks was commemorated on September 11, 2026.
- Nearly 3,000 people died in the 2001 attacks, mostly at the World Trade Center in New York.
- President Donald Trump attended the Pentagon ceremony, not the New York event at Ground Zero.
- Vice President JD Vance and four former presidents (George W. Bush, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton) were at the New York ceremony.
- New York’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city’s first Muslim mayor, attended despite opposition from some right-wing groups.
- A petition with over 100,000 signatures called for Mamdani to stay away, citing concerns about his affiliations.
- Mamdani revealed documents about toxic air pollution in Lower Manhattan after 9/11, which caused lasting health problems.
- More than 9,400 people have died from illnesses related to the attacks, including exposure to toxic dust.
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