Trump says he will consider releasing more 9/11 records after families’ request
Also reported by PBS NewsHour
Summary
President Donald Trump said he will consider releasing classified records related to Saudi Arabia’s possible involvement in the 9/11 attacks after requests from families of the victims. The families want the records to be declassified to better understand Saudi Arabia’s role, which the Saudi government denies.Key Facts
- President Trump spoke about this on his trip to Ireland.
- The 9/11 attacks happened 25 years ago, involving 19 hijackers, 15 of whom were Saudi nationals.
- Families of 9/11 victims want records that could show Saudi Arabia’s connection to the attacks to be made public.
- The Saudi government denies any involvement in the 9/11 attacks.
- Families have been in a long legal fight against Saudi Arabia over this issue.
- Terry Strada, who lost her husband on 9/11, urged President Trump to take action and support the families.
- President Trump said he will review the request once he returns to Washington.
- There is a history of U.S. presidents protecting Saudi Arabia instead of fully supporting the 9/11 families, according to family members.
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