9/11 families to gather at World Trade Center and Pentagon to remember victims on 25th anniversary – US politics live
Summary
Americans are remembering the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with ceremonies and events across the country. President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance are attending memorials at important sites like the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93 in Pennsylvania.Key Facts
- The 9/11 attacks killed 2,977 people and are remembered through wreath-laying, flag-flying, moments of silence, and reading victims’ names.
- President Trump spoke about how 9/11 changed history and plans to attend the Pentagon ceremony.
- Vice-President JD Vance will attend the National September 11 Memorial in New York and urged Republicans not to abandon the party in upcoming elections.
- Memorial events are happening nationwide, from New Hampshire to Hawaii.
- Trump repeated his promise to pay $5,000 to all US adults if Republicans keep control of Congress in the midterms.
- Demonstrators protested against Trump’s policies at a Dallas event, where two people were taken into custody.
- Casey Kloepfer, son of a fallen 9/11 police officer, became an officer himself and honors his father’s legacy.
- The anniversary is marked by many Americans to remember and honor the victims and heroes of 9/11.
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