9/11 families accuse Saudi Arabia and US government of shielding kingdom at 25th anniversary memorial
On the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, family members of victims, led by widow Terry Strada, publicly accused Saudi Arabia of involvement and criticized the U.S. government for protecting the kingdom. At the Ground Zero memorial ceremony, they called on President Trump to release unredacted files and hold Saudi Arabia accountable. The kingdom denies involvement, citing FBI and CIA statements. The event highlighted unresolved grievances over alleged Saudi ties to the hijackers.
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9/11 families turn to Trump as Obama-era decision resurfaces at Ground Zero ceremony
During the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at Ground Zero, families of victims are turning to former President Donald Trump as a decision by the Obama administration resurfaces, according to Fox News. The event has reignited frustrations over the lack of justice against Saudi Arabia, with a 9/11 widow calling out the kingdom, stating 'We have no justice.' ProPublica reports that questions about the FBI's pursuit of Saudi suspects in the case have only grown over the past 25 years. Additionally, new videos have emerged of a man involved in a 9/11 lawsuit, revealing extremist links, as reported by the BBC. Axios also covered a 9/11 widow blasting Saudi Arabia during the annual ceremony. The articles collectively highlight ongoing grievances and unresolved issues related to Saudi Arabia's alleged involvement in the attacks.
Read source9/11 families call on Trump to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for alleged involvement
At a memorial ceremony for the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, some family members of the victims called on U.S. President Donald Trump to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for its alleged involvement in the attacks. The families criticized the U.S. government for protecting Saudi Arabia instead of supporting the 9/11 families. Terry Strada specifically demanded that Trump tell Saudi Arabia to 'stop lying.' Saudi Arabia's involvement in the 9/11 attacks has not been confirmed, and the kingdom has consistently denied any participation, citing statements from the FBI and CIA to support its position.
Read source9/11 Families Accuse Trump of Shielding Saudi Arabia at 25th Anniversary Memorial
On the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, families of victims used a memorial ceremony in New York to publicly criticize the Trump administration and past U.S. presidencies for protecting Saudi Arabia from accountability. Terry Strada, national chair of 9/11 Families United and widow of victim Tom Strada, accused successive administrations of withholding evidence and vetoing the JASTA law, which allows lawsuits against foreign governments. She directly called on President Trump to stop defending Saudi Arabia. Another family member urged Trump to release unredacted files implicating Saudi Arabia, blaming the 'deep state' for hiding the truth. The article notes that 15 of the 19 hijackers were Saudi citizens, and a 2024 lawsuit revealed contacts between low-level Saudi officials and the hijackers. It contrasts the families' demands with Trump's $1 trillion economic and defense agreement with Saudi Arabia signed in 2025.
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9/11 Families Urge Trump to Act Against Saudi Arabia on 25th Anniversary
On the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, family members of victims used a memorial ceremony in New York to publicly call on President Donald Trump to take action against Saudi Arabia for its alleged role in the attacks. Terry Strada, national chair of 9/11 Families United and widow of victim Tom Strada, accused successive U.S. administrations, including Trump's, of protecting Saudi Arabia by withholding evidence and vetoing the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA). She demanded Trump tell the Saudis to stop lying. Another family member urged Trump to release unredacted files implicating Saudi Arabia, calling him the families' 'last hope.' The article notes that 15 of the 19 hijackers were Saudi citizens, and a 2024 lawsuit revealed contacts between low-level Saudi officials and the hijackers. However, it also highlights that Trump has deepened U.S.-Saudi ties, including a $1 trillion economic and defense agreement signed with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2025.
9/11 widow criticizes Saudi Arabia, accuses US of protecting kingdom during memorial ceremony
During the annual 9/11 memorial ceremony at Ground Zero, Terry Strada, a widow of the 9/11 attacks, publicly criticized Saudi Arabia, accusing the kingdom of involvement in the attacks. She also accused the United States government of protecting Saudi Arabia for 25 years. Her remarks were part of a broader sentiment expressed by some 9/11 families who are calling on President Trump to hold Saudi Arabia accountable. Multiple news outlets, including Axios, Fox News, ABC News, ProPublica, and The New York Times, reported on the accusations and the ongoing questions about the FBI's pursuit of Saudi suspects in the case. The event marks 25 years since the September 11, 2001, terror attacks.
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