- President Donald Trump criticized New York Magazine and journalist Maggie Haberman over reporting that questioned his presence at Ground Zero following the September 11 attacks.
- Responding on Truth Social, Trump insisted he visited Lower Manhattan shortly after the tragedy with a group of construction workers and attached archival footage to support his claim.
- Trump defended his decision to attend the 9/11 anniversary ceremony at the Pentagon rather than in New York, noting that public officials are not permitted to give speeches at the Manhattan event.
- The president launched personal attacks against Haberman, demanding retractions and claiming she fabricated sources regarding his administration's plans.
- First responders have previously disputed Trump's claims about his involvement at Ground Zero, while his past comments about the attacks continue to draw scrutiny.
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