A California governor has sharply criticized the president for what he called false claims about his role during the 9/11 attacks, specifically disputing an account given at a White House ceremony honoring first responders. The president described being evacuated from a building near Ground Zero, though no official records or witnesses have confirmed his presence at the scene that day. The governor’s rebuttal comes amid ongoing debates over the president’s past statements regarding the terrorist attacks and their aftermath. The exchange highlights lingering questions about the accuracy of personal recollections tied to one of the nation’s most defining tragedies.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Tuesday accused President Trump of lying after he told an anecdote about his actions in the days surrounding the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City. Trump, during an event honoring 9/11 first responders at the White House, said he was carried away from One Liberty Plaza,...
