U.S. first lady Melania Trump and U.S. President Donald Trump attend a remembrance ceremony at the Pentagon on September 11 to mark 24 years since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in Arlington, Va. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 28 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump plans to observe the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., instead of at Ground Zero in New York City, those familiar with the details told media outlets Friday.
People briefed on the details told CNN, The New York Times and The Hill that Trump plans to give remarks at the Pentagon, one of the sites of the terror attacks.
Those familiar with the plans said the president chose the Pentagon because he wants to deliver remarks on the anniversary, and politicians aren't allowed to give remarks at the New York City site. The National September 11 Memorial and Museum has blocked politicians from speaking at the location since 2012 in an effort to be nonpartisan.
Officials said Vice President JD Vance plans to attend the New York City anniversary event.
