On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced he would explore requests from families of September 11 victims regarding the release of records that may clarify Saudi Arabia’s suspected involvement in the attacks that occurred 25 years ago. This move comes as families seek transparency and accountability related to the tragic events of that day.
Several families have long alleged that a group of extremist religious leaders in Saudi Arabia gained influence in the Saudi government and aided the hijackers. The families have asked Trump to declassify and release the relevant records. “I know they asked me Friday.
Fifteen of the 19 hijackers were Saudis, but the Saudi government has long denied any involvement in the attacks. Strada, who lost her husband Tom Strada on 9/11, said U.S. presidents had chosen “to protect the Saudis instead of standing with the 9/11 families. Strada, who was one of the 9/11 family members who read aloud the names of victims at this year’s remembrance, added that the current administration should “stand with the families, stand with the survivors.
Asked about it Sunday during his trip to Ireland, the president said he would consider it. “I’m going to look at it when I get back,” Trump said just before boarding Air Force One to return to Washington after a weekend in Ireland. “It has been one betrayal after another,” she said. “President Trump can still change that.”
