Trump defends hosting Saudi-backed golf tournament by falsely claiming 'nobody's gotten to the bottom of 9/11'
Former President Donald Trump defended hosting a Saudi-funded tournament at his golf course by casting doubt on any connection between Saudi Arabia and 9/11.
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday defended hosting a Saudi-funded tournament at his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey, by casting doubt on any connection between Saudi Arabia and the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Asked to respond to harsh criticism from families of Sept. 11 victims who are urging Americans to protest the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tournament, Trump suggested there was still uncertainty surrounding the attacks.
“Well, nobody’s gotten to the bottom of 9/11, unfortunately, and they should have,” Trump said.
The group 9/11 Justice released a 30-second ad this week rebuking the tournament for being held “50 miles from Ground Zero” and accusing golfers participating in the contest of accepting “blood money.”
Families of 9/11 victims voice outrage over Saudi-backed LIV Golf TourJuly 28, 202203:15The group has also highlighted an appearance Trump made on Fox News’ “Fox & Friends” in 2016, when he acknowledged Saudi Arabia’s role in the 9/11 attacks and said documents supporting that conclusion should be publicly disclosed.
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