Trump says he'll visit Pentagon, not NYC, to commemorate 25 years since 9/11
August 28, 2026 / 5:56 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- President Trump will not attend the 25th anniversary 9/11 commemoration in New York City.
- Trump stated he will be at the Pentagon instead.
- Vice President JD Vance will attend the New York City ceremony.
- Administration officials will be present at all three attack sites: NYC, the Pentagon, and Pennsylvania.
- Trump last attended the Ground Zero ceremony in 2024 while campaigning.
- Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush plan to attend the Manhattan ceremony.