Trump ‘99 percent certain' he could have spoken at 9/11 event in New York City 'if I wanted to'

A former president has dismissed claims that his absence from a major 9/11 memorial event was due to a refusal to deliver a speech, insisting he never insisted on speaking. He stated he was confident he could have addressed the crowd if he had chosen to, contradicting earlier suggestions about the reason for his non-attendance. The remarks come amid ongoing discussions about his participation in the annual commemoration. The exchange highlights differing accounts of his role in the event’s proceedings.

President Trump said Friday he’s "99 percent" sure he could have given a speech at the New York City 9/11 ceremony if he wanted to, while pushing back on reports that said he didn’t attend because he wouldn’t be able to give a speech. “It’s just not true. I didn’t demand to speak,” he told...