Trump's 9/11 Story Doesn't Add Up | Wellington News

Wellington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 9, 2026 · 1m

Donald Trump’s latest 9/11 story—claiming he was near Ground Zero and rescued by firefighters—is factually shaky. He was actually miles away at Trump Tower when the towers fell, and there’s no evidence he was in danger or needed help that day. His retelling varies: sometimes he says firefighters assisted days later, not on the day itself. While he mentioned nearby buildings being unstable, including the US Steel building, there’s no proof he was inside one under threat—or that any crew he supposedly organized was even present. The White House defended him, calling his account a personal…