A dispute over speaking rights has led to President Trump’s absence from New York City’s annual commemoration of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, according to reports. Organizers rejected the administration’s request for him to address the ceremony, prompting a sharp response from the White House. The decision comes amid ongoing tensions over how the president engages with major national observances. Details on whether Trump will participate in alternative events remain unclear.
President Trump pushed back Friday against a report that he will not attend a ceremony in New York City marking the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack after event organizers denied his request to speak at the event. The New York Times reported Friday that the president's team conveyed Trump’s interest in speaking...
