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Trump Marks 9/11 Anniversary with Medal of Freedom and Disputed Recovery Claims

President Trump commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks by posthumously awarding the Medal of Freedom to Welles Crowther. The ceremony featured Trump repeating his disputed account of his role in the recovery efforts, drawing criticism from political opponents.

8 Sept, 15:37 — 8 Sept, 20:15
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bloombergHigh1h ago

El-Sayed Says Trump, Vance, Rogers Have No Answers

Michigan Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says President Donald Trump is Mike Rogers' "Daddy." El-Sayed has been critical of Rogers, his Republican opponent, for bowing to Trump's wishes. El-Sayed also talks about healthcare and the cost of living with Kailey Leinz on "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)

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NYTMostly Factual3h ago

Trump Awards Medal of Freedom to Welles Crowther, the ‘Man in the Red Bandanna’

Welles Remy Crowther, an equity trader and volunteer firefighter, is credited with saving 18 people at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11 before being killed.

By Karoun Demirjian

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wapoMostly Factual2h ago

Honoring 9/11 heroes, Trump repeats disputed account of his role in recovery

Trump awarded the Medal of Freedom posthumously to Welles Crowther, who saved an estimated 18 people before dying in the World Trade Center.

By Cat Zakrzewski

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CNNMostly Factual4h ago

Trump posthumously honors 9/11 hero with Medal of Freedom - CNN

Trump posthumously honors 9/11 hero with Medal of Freedom  CNN

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Fox NewsMixed6h ago

Trump posthumously awards Medal of Freedom to 9/11's 'man in red bandana'

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fortune2h ago

‘America is blessed with a strength’: Trump commemorates victims of 9/11 ahead of quarter-century anniversary

The event featured a near 17,000 pound, 21-foot long steel beam recovered from the South Tower of the World Trade Center.

By The Associated Press, Seung Min Kim

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual2h ago

Trump makes 9/11 about himself, again

Trump makes 9/11 about himself, again

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ndtvMostly Factual1h ago

"They Grabbed Me Under...": Trump Shares Shocking 9/11 Story

The remarks also come amid a stir about Trump not being present as president in New York for the 25th anniversary of the attacks in which 2,977 people were killed.

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moneycontrol3h ago

‘We will never forget’: Trump marks 25 years of 9/11 with 17,000-pound World Trade Centre beam - Moneycontrol.com

‘We will never forget’: Trump marks 25 years of 9/11 with 17,000-pound World Trade Centre beam  Moneycontrol.com

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