Trump’s False Claims About 9/11 Role Disputed Ahead of Anniversary
As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, multiple media outlets are challenging Donald Trump's repeated false claims about his role during the attacks. Investigations dispute his assertions that firefighters carried him to safety and other narratives about his whereabouts.
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Trump’s top six falsehoods about 9/11 as 25th anniversary nears
US president often brings up al-Qaida attack that struck his home town New York City almost 25 years ago Donald Trump often brings up September 11, the devastating al-Qaida attack that struck his home town New York City almost 25 years ago. His recollections of that day have repeatedly included exaggerations and falsehoods – including this week, when he shared an anecdote at a White House event commemorating the attacks that appears to be untrue. Continue reading...
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