Trump's 911 Claims Under Scrutiny | Durham News

President Trump stirred controversy by recounting his alleged heroic role at Ground Zero on 9/11, claiming he helped rescue people and was carried to safety by firefighters — but facts contradict him. Retired officials and journalists confirm he wasn’t there, wasn’t a first responder, and no evidence exists that he aided in recovery efforts. The White House defended him, calling media scrutiny unfair and blaming low public trust in the press. Trump is skipping the WTC’s annual memorial, instead heading to the Pentagon — while VP Vance and all four living former presidents attend the tribute at Ground Zero. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a717f0cc463d27a2