Trump says he’ll visit Pentagon rather than Ground Zero for 9/11 ceremony

President Donald Trump will appear at the Pentagon to mark the 25th anniversary of the attacks on Sept.

President Donald Trump will appear at the Pentagon to mark the 25th anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, instead of visiting Ground Zero in New York City.

Asked about why he would not be commemorating the anniversary in his hometown, Trump told reporters Friday, “Because I’m going to the Pentagon.”

Vice President JD Vance is instead expected to attend the event in New York City, according to a senior administration official. Other officials will attend a ceremony in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on the day, the official added.

The New York Times first reported that Trump would travel to the Pentagon on 9/11, writing Thursday that the president had initially wanted to go to New York City but decided against it when organizers would not allow him to speak during the Ground Zero program, which traditionally does not permit speeches.

The White House has denied that claim, with White House communications director Steven Cheung calling the report “FAKE NEWS” in a post on X Friday.