Trump to Commemorate 9/11 at Pentagon; VP Attends Manhattan

President Donald Trump is expected to skip the 25th anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero and deliver remarks at the Pentagon, with Vice President JD Vance slated to attend the Manhattan ceremony. Reports cite the National September 11 Memorial and Museum’s ban on political speeches at Ground Zero as a key factor in the move, aiming to keep the commemoration nonpartisan. Trump reportedly wanted to speak at Ground Zero, while logistical considerations, including a golf trip to Ireland, influenced scheduling. White House officials frame the Pentagon remarks as a tribute to victims and first responders, and officials note the Pentagon path also avoids traffic disruptions. The arrangement marks the second consecutive year Trump has attended the Pentagon ceremony, diverging from earlier plans that had contemplated a New York appearance. Major outlets have reported on the plans and rationale behind this shift.