Archival footage from PBS News reveals Donald Trump addressing reporters near Ground Zero just days after the September 11 attacks, offering early public remarks amid the devastation. The newly surfaced video captures his presence at the site as cleanup and recovery efforts were still underway, providing a rare glimpse into the immediate aftermath. The footage underscores the political and humanitarian response in the days following the terrorist attacks. Viewers can now see firsthand how leaders engaged with the public during one of the nation’s most defining moments.


Donald Trump talked to reporters near Ground Zero two days after the Twin Towers were attacked, unearthed archival footage from PBS News shows.