Politics
9/11 Anniversary Statements
On the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and President Donald Trump addressed various aspects related to the event. Lutnick clarified that any potential $5,000 dividend would not use taxpayer funds, while Trump expressed certainty about his ability to speak at a 9/11 ceremony in New York City.
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The Hill
President Trump said Friday he’s "99 percent" sure he could have given a speech at the New York City 9/11 ceremony if he wanted to, while pushing back on reports that said he didn’t attend because he wouldn’t be able to give a speech. “It’s just not true. I didn’t demand to speak,” he told...
2026-09-11 18:13 UTC
The Hill
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Thursday that the $5,000 dividends President Trump promised U.S. adults earlier this week would not come from taxpayer money. In an interview with NBC News at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, Lutnick said, “It’s not tax money.” “Together we’re g
2026-09-11 18:27 UTC