Former President Donald Trump is set to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by attending events at the Pentagon rather than the main memorial at Ground Zero in New York City, where other major political figures are expected to be present. As a result, Trump will be the only living former U.S. president not attending the Ground Zero ceremony.
Joe Biden has confirmed he will attend the New York City memorial event at Ground Zero. Other outlets emphasize this contrast in attendance among living presidents, highlighting that Trump’s schedule places him at a different 9/11-related site during the anniversary commemorations. The reporting focuses on the location and confirmed presence of Biden, alongside the expectation that Trump will not be at the Ground Zero gathering.
Taken together, the coverage centers on where Trump will be during the national commemorations and who is confirmed to attend Ground Zero, framing the difference as a notable exception among living former presidents for the anniversary event.
