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New York marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 as Trump commemorates at Pentagon
New York commemorates 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, according to France 24.
The short version
- New York is observing the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at Ground Zero, with Vice President JD Vance, four former presidents, and New York's first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani, expected to attend.[France 24]
- President Donald Trump is scheduled to commemorate the anniversary at the Pentagon instead of Ground Zero.[France 24]
- Mayor Mamdani's attendance follows criticism and a petition signed by over 100,000 people urging him not to participate.[France 24]
- Officials report no specific intelligence pointing to threats against the gathering, as thousands continue to suffer from post-attack illnesses.[France 24]
Key facts
- New York is observing the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.[France 24]
- President Donald Trump will participate in a ceremony at the Pentagon rather than appearing in New York.[France 24]
- Vice President JD Vance and four former U.S. presidents are expected to attend the Ground Zero commemoration.[France 24]
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city's first Muslim mayor, is attending despite a petition signed by more than 100,000 individuals urging him to stay away.[France 24]
- More than 9,400 people have died from illnesses linked to 9/11 since the attacks.[France 24]
What remains uncertain
- Police commissioner Jessica Tisch noted no intelligence indicates a specific threat against the event, though precautions remain in place.[France 24]
Sources
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