Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump reportedly plans to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the Pentagon rather than Ground Zero in New York City. The decision follows reminders from memorial planners that politicians are prohibited from speaking at the Ground Zero site to preserve its nonpartisan stance. Vice President JD Vance will represent the White House at the New York City memorial service instead. The National September 11 Memorial and Museum has banned politicians from delivering speeches at the site since 2012. Logistical convenience also factored into the plan, as Trump is scheduled to travel to Ireland from Maryland the following day. In fullTrump to skip 9/11 remembrance at Ground Zero because they wouldn’t let him give a speechMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in