On the commemoration of the 9/11 attacks, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump put politics aside to honor the victims and heroes of the tragic day. The vice president and former president attended separate events where they paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001.
Kamala Harris spoke at a memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where United Flight 93 crashed after passengers and crew tried to regain control of the plane from hijackers. She paid tribute to those on board, saying, “In a matter of minutes, in the most dire of circumstances, the 40 responded valiantly. They did not hesitate. They did not waver.”
Meanwhile, Donald Trump visited a fire station and police precinct in New York, expressing his appreciation for first responders. At the police precinct, he said, “I grew up with you. You are New York’s finest. You are incredible people.”
Both leaders also emphasized unity in their remarks. Harris mentioned how the nation came together following the attacks, prompting “an incredible display of unity and strength”. Trump echoed this sentiment, praising the country’s spirit and resilience.
The tragic day was marked with ceremonies across the country, showing that while much has changed in the 20 years since the attacks, the pain is still very much present and the unity shown in its aftermath is still greatly needed.
Remembering the victims of 9/11 is a bipartisan act, and it’s heart
