9/11 widow calls out government for protecting Saudis at 9/11 ceremony
Terry Strada, a widow of a 9/11 victim, publicly urged the Trump administration on Friday to acknowledge alleged Saudi ties to the September 11 attacks during the 25th anniversary memorial at Ground Zero. Her remarks, which repeated accusations the Saudi government denies, drew loud applause from the crowd at the New York City ceremony.
Why It Matters
The statement came at a high-profile, symbolic event marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks and signals continuing demands from victims' families for official recognition and accountability. The reaction from attendees underscores that questions about foreign links to 9/11 remain a potent public issue.
Key Facts
- Speaker: Terry Strada, widow of a 9/11 victim
- Appeal directed to: the Trump administration
- Allegation: Saudi Arabia's alleged ties to the 9/11 attacks
- Saudi response: The kingdom has repeatedly denied the accusation
- Event: 25th anniversary memorial service at Ground Zero in New York City
At the 25th anniversary memorial service at Ground Zero in New York City, Terry Strada — whose spouse was killed in the September 11 attacks — publicly urged the Trump administration to acknowledge alleged ties between Saudi Arabia and the attacks. Her remarks, delivered during the ceremony on Friday, were met with loud applause from those gathered.
Strada’s comments reiterated accusations that the Saudi government has consistently denied. The exchange highlighted a persistent strain of contention surrounding the origins and responsibilities tied to the 2001 attacks, voiced directly at a major commemorative event.
The scene at the memorial combined remembrance with a public appeal for governmental action, as family members and attendees listened to calls for recognition of alleged foreign links. The applause following Strada’s remarks suggested resonance with others present at the ceremony.
Organizers and officials at the event marked the 25th anniversary of the attacks at Ground Zero; beyond honoring victims, the gathering provided a platform for survivors and relatives to press for answers and accountability from government leaders and foreign states implicated by bereaved families.
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Original source: The Hill