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Blanche vows to release more 9/11 docs: "We're not protecting people"

Blanche vows to release more 9/11 docs: "We're not protecting people"

Summary

Attorney General Todd Blanche said the U.S. government will keep releasing records about the 9/11 terrorist attacks, saying withheld documents are protected only for security reasons, not to shield any country. Families of 9/11 victims want full disclosure, especially about possible Saudi Arabia ties, and President Donald Trump said he will review the issue.

Key Facts

  • Attorney General Todd Blanche promised more 9/11 documents will be made public.
  • The government says some documents are kept secret to protect classified information, not to protect any nation.
  • 9/11 families have sued Saudi Arabia, accusing it of supporting the hijackers.
  • New evidence has surfaced about Omar al-Bayoumi, who helped two hijackers in San Diego and may have ties to Saudi officials.
  • Evidence includes videos and documents that were not shared with some FBI agents or intelligence officials.
  • Flight 93 may have been aimed at the U.S. Capitol, based on evidence from al-Bayoumi’s materials.
  • President Donald Trump said he will look into the families’ concerns after returning to Washington.
  • Families accuse previous U.S. administrations of protecting Saudi interests instead of supporting 9/11 victims.
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