President Trump Defends 9/11 Presence, Vice President Vance to Represent Administration in New York
President Trump has defended his account of being present at the World Trade Center site following the September 11, 2001, attacks. He released a video to support his claim, responding to a New York Magazine story that questioned his presence. President Trump clarified that he visited Lower Manhattan not on the day of the collapse, but shortly after, with a group of construction workers, as soon as legal restrictions allowed. He stated that his then-security chief, Matthew Calamari, has consistently confirmed this visit to journalists. Furthermore, President Trump addressed his plans for the upcoming 25th anniversary of 9/11, announcing that he will attend the commemoration at the Pentagon, while Vice President Vance will represent the administration at the New York ceremony. President Trump refuted claims that he chose not to attend the New York event because he would not be allowed to speak, explaining that public officials are not permitted to deliver speeches during the official New York ceremony and t... 
