New York Commemorates 25 Years Of 9/11 Attacks, Trump Skips Ground Zero Visit
New York marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a somber ceremony at Ground Zero, while President Trump attended a separate event at the Pentagon. The event faced political tension regarding the attendance of New York's first Muslim mayor and criticism from victims' families regarding Saudi Arabia's role.
Why it matters
The anniversary highlights ongoing political polarization in the U.S. and the unresolved grievances of 9/11 victims' families regarding international accountability.
New York commemorated the 25th anniversary of the devastating September 11, 2001 attacks Friday with a ceremony marked by controversy over President Donald Trump's absence and right-wing outrage over the attendance of the city's first Muslim mayor.In an unusual move, Trump was paying his respects at the Pentagon, rather than joining the event in New York, where hijacked planes destroyed the World Trade Centre and killed most of the 2,977 total victims on that world-altering day.Vice President JD Vance and Trump's four living predecessors -- Republican George W.
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