Trump Says Additional 9/11 Files Could Be Declassified
What Happened
Donald Trump said he would consider a request from families of victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks to declassify and release additional records related to the attacks, including documents that could shed light on alleged ties between the hijackers and Saudi Arabia. Speaking before departing Ireland, Trump said, “I'm going to look at it when I get back.”
Key Takeaways
The move could revive long-running efforts by 9/11 families seeking greater transparency about the attacks. Victims' relatives have been pushing for the release of additional government records as part of their legal and political campaign concerning alleged Saudi links to the hijackers.