How is the nation marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11?
President Donald J. Trump has issued an official proclamation for Patriot Day 2026, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The President has ordered the United States flag to be displayed at half-staff across all government agencies and instrumentalities to honor the 2,977 victims who perished during the tragedy in New York City, Arlington, and Shanksville.
The proclamation serves as a national call to remember the victims and the first responders who acted during the attacks. In his statement, the President emphasized the importance of ensuring that the memory of the day remains a living inheritance for future generations of Americans.
What is the administration's stance on national security?
Reaffirming a commitment to national security, the President stated that his administration remains dedicated to a foreign policy of peace through strength. He emphasized that the government will continue to prioritize the safety of the American people, vowing to protect the nation's sovereignty and values against threats from both foreign lands and those within the country's borders.
The proclamation also paid tribute to the service members and first responders who have defended the nation in the quarter-century since the attacks occurred.
