Trump to Mark 9/11's 25th Anniversary at Pentagon as Ground Zero Bars Political Speeches
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Updated · The New York Times · Aug 27
Trump to Mark 9/11's 25th Anniversary at Pentagon as Ground Zero Bars Political Speeches
1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 27
Summary
Trump is expected to commemorate the Sept. 11 attacks at the Pentagon rather than at Ground Zero for the 25th anniversary, after his team had initially signaled he would appear in Manhattan.
Since 2012, the National September 11 Memorial and Museum has barred politicians from speaking at the site, and people familiar with the planning said Trump wanted to deliver remarks there.
JD Vance is expected to represent the White House in New York, while Trump heads to the Pentagon after attending a Sept. 9-10 midterm political convention in Texas.
Travel logistics also shaped the decision: Trump is due to leave the next day for Doonbeg, Ireland, and departing from Joint Base Andrews would disrupt traffic less than using New York-area airports.