Staff Reports
In a heartfelt video on his revolutionary social media platform, Truth Social, President Donald Trump took a moment to pay tribute to the innocent lives lost on that fateful day, September 11, 2001. Trump’s words captured the pain and anguish that still lingers in the hearts of all Americans as he recalled the horrifying scenes of smoke engulfing the New York City skyline. For him and the nation, those images will forever be etched in their memory.
President Donald J. Trump’s Statement on the Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks pic.twitter.com/Y1QWqTS6rd
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As the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks unfolded, Trump reminded the American people of the 2,977 precious souls that were brutally ripped away from their loved ones. The void left behind is immeasurable and impossible to fill. Trump offered a prayer for the families who continue to endure unimaginable pain, emphasizing that their suffering is beyond comprehension.
The President didn’t miss the opportunity to celebrate the heroic efforts of the first responders, who selflessly put their lives on the line. Trump hailed the firefighters, the fearless men and women of the New York PD, the police department, and the Port Authority officers. He extended his gratitude to the Virginia, D.C., and Pentagon police, as well as the military service members and other first responders from across the nation. Their acts of supreme heroism, traveling long distances to the sites of the attacks, exemplified the strength and resilience of the American spirit.
Trump concluded his tribute with a resounding declaration: “God bless the memory of all of those who perished in the 9/11 attacks. We will never ever forget you. We love you. God bless their families, and God bless America.” The President’s words echoed the sentiment of a nation that stands united in honoring those who were lost and vowing to protect the freedoms they held dear.
