Former President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that he foresaw the events of 9/11 and could have prevented the tragedy if his warnings had been taken seriously. Speaking at the Navy 250 Celebration at Naval Station Norfolk, Trump stated that he had written about Osama bin Laden a year before the World Trade Center attack, emphasizing that he had urged action against bin Laden. Despite Trump’s assertions, he did not predict the 9/11 attacks. In a book published over 18 months before the attacks, titled “The America We Deserve,” Trump briefly mentioned bin Laden as a threat to national security.
Trump took to social media to express his anticipation of the Navy event, posting updates on Truth Social before heading to the celebration. Accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump and various officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Navy Secretary John Phelan, Trump engaged with sailors on the USS George H. W. Bush and observed military demonstrations on the aircraft carrier.
Amidst the government shutdown, Trump blamed Democrats for the situation, accusing them of hindering government operations and jeopardizing the U.S. Navy’s Birthday celebrations. The shutdown has led to a standoff over budget issues and potential disruptions in various sectors, including health insurance subsidies and Medicaid funding. Trump criticized Democrats for the potential layoffs resulting from the shutdown, highlighting what he described as a thriving economy undermined by Democratic actions.
