Trump claims firefighters carried him from ground zero after 9/11 attack
Summary
President Donald Trump said firefighters carried him away from ground zero shortly after the 9/11 attacks while he was with construction workers. The White House has not provided any proof this happened, though Trump insists his story is accurate.Key Facts
- President Trump spoke at an event honoring 9/11 victims on September 8, 2026.
- He claimed that after the attacks, he brought many construction workers to ground zero.
- Trump said a nearby building (One Liberty Plaza) was shaking and might collapse.
- He described two firefighters lifting him up and running away from danger.
- The White House called his story a personal experience but gave no evidence to support it.
- Trump posted photos online showing he was in New York City shortly after 9/11.
- He has told similar stories about 9/11 in the past, but none have been verified.
- Trump previously claimed he saw the attacks happen from midtown Manhattan, about four miles away.
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