Vice President J.D. Vance Faces Backlash for 'Looking Forward' to 9/11 Anniversary Ceremony
Vice President J.D. Vance has received criticism after a video clip circulated on X showed him stating he was 'looking forward' to the 25th-anniversary September 11 commemoration in New York. In the video, Vance described a prior visit during the 2024 campaign as an 'amazing' experience and expressed anticipation for the upcoming ceremony where families read victims' names. He made these remarks during a press briefing on Thursday, September 3. Earlier, on Monday, August 31, he had mentioned that the nation would commemorate 25 years since the attacks and celebrate the heroes. The New York City ceremony at Ground Zero typically prohibits political speeches. Vice President Vance is expected to attend the Ground Zero event on Friday, September 11, while President Trump plans to attend a separate event at the Pentagon.
