Politics
President Trump to attend 25th Sept. 11 anniversary ceremony at the Pentagon
Trump will mark the anniversary in Washington while Vice President Vance travels to New York City.
The short version
- President Trump plans to attend and speak at the Pentagon ceremony for the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
- Vice President Vance will travel to New York City, and administration officials will represent the White House at all three memorial sites.
- Trump previously considered speaking at Ground Zero in Manhattan, but rules barring political speeches there since 2012 and an upcoming trip to Ireland influenced the final decision.
Key facts
- President Trump will attend the 25th anniversary Sept. 11 ceremony at the Pentagon rather than in New York City.[The Hill]
- Vice President Vance is scheduled to attend the anniversary events in New York City.[The Hill]
- Politicians have been barred from delivering speeches at the Ground Zero site in Manhattan since 2012.[The Hill]
- Trump's schedule includes a planned trip the following day to his golf resort in Doonbeg, Ireland.[The Hill]