Global Politics Report Editorial

9/11 widow calls out government for protecting Saudis at 9/11 ceremony

Terry Strada, the widow of a 9/11 victim, called on the Trump administration Friday to recognize Saudi Arabia’s alleged ties to this terrorist attack — an accusation that the kingdom has repeatedly denied. Strada’s comments at the 25th anniversary memorial service at Ground Zero in New York City elicited loud applause from the crowd. All…

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Source: The Hill

Politics desk: Government

Published: Sep. 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET

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Original source: The Hill

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