Families of victims from the 2001 attacks have renewed calls for the declassification of records that may clarify Saudi Arabia’s potential connection to the hijackers, with allegations pointing to influence from extremist religious figures within the kingdom. A former U.S. president has indicated a willingness to review these requests, despite the Saudi government’s repeated denials of any involvement, including the fact that most of the hijackers were Saudi nationals. The push comes as questions about foreign ties to the attacks persist nearly a quarter-century later.
Families have asked Trump to declassify records that could shed light on Saudi Arabia’s alleged role in the 2001 attacksDonald Trump said Sunday that he will look into requests from families of 9/11 victims to release records that could shed light on Saudi Arabia’s alleged role in the attacks 25 years ago.Several families have long alleged that a group of extremist religious leaders in Saudi Arabia gained influence in the kingdom’s government and aided the hijackers. Fifteen of the 19 hijackers were Saudis, but the Saudi government has long denied any involvement in the attacks. Continue reading...
