US holds diverse commemoration events on 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks
Separate commemoration ceremonies were held in Virginia and New York on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks in the United States.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, along with former U.S. presidents, commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks at ceremonies held in different centers.
Ceremony and Remarks at the Pentagon
U.S. President Donald Trump attended the commemoration program held at the Pentagon in Virginia on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, stating that the nation will always honor the victims and their families.
Well-Attended Commemoration at Ground Zero
The commemoration ceremony held at Ground Zero in New York was attended by Vice President JD Vance as well as former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden.
Criticism from Families Directed at Administrations
During the ceremony, Terry Strada, National Chair of 9/11 Families United, criticized U.S. administrations over years-long legal proceedings regarding Saudi Arabia's role in the 2001 attacks.