Trump to commemorate 9/11 anniversary at the Pentagon instead of Ground Zero

On August 28, 2026, President Donald Trump confirmed he will observe the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon. This decision comes as politicians have been prohibited from speaking at Ground Zero since 2012. Vice President JD Vance will attend the ceremony in New York City, while Trump aims to honor the victims and first responders at the Pentagon.