Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 9, 2026

Trump’s top six falsehoods about 9/11 as 25th anniversary nears

His recollections of that day have repeatedly included exaggerations and falsehoods – including this week, when he shared an anecdote at a White House event commemorating the attacks that appears to be untrue.

Trump’s top six falsehoods about 9/11 as 25th anniversary nears

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His recollections of that day have repeatedly included exaggerations and falsehoods – including this week, when he shared an anecdote at a White House event commemorating the attacks that appears to be untrue.

US president often brings up al-Qaida attack that struck his home town New York City almost 25 years ago Donald Trump often brings up September 11, the devastating al-Qaida attack that struck his home town...

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His recollections of that day have repeatedly included exaggerations and falsehoods – including this week, when he shared an anecdote at a White House event commemorating the attacks that appears to be untrue. US president often brings up al-Qaida attack that struck his home town New York City almost 25 years ago Donald Trump often brings up September 11, the devastating al-Qaida attack that struck his home town New York City almost 25 years ago.

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US president often brings up al-Qaida attack that struck his home town New York City almost 25 years ago Donald Trump often brings up September 11, the devastating al-Qaida attack that struck his home town New York City almost 25 years ago.

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