Trump Makes 9/11 Claim
Trump said firefighters carried him to safety near ground zero after the Sept. 11 attacks.
September 9, 2026 · Updated Sep 9, 8:04pm ET
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What happened
President Donald Trump said at a White House 9/11 memorial event that two firefighters lifted and carried him near ground zero “right after” the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks because they feared the nearby U.S. Steel Building would collapse. His account drew renewed scrutiny because he has previously given different versions of his post-attack role, including claims that he sent construction workers to help at the site. Available photos and video document Trump visiting Lower Manhattan after the attacks, but do not verify the firefighters episode he described.
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