How US leaders remembered the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

A quarter-century after the attacks on September 11, 2001, officials across the United States have taken part in tributes and memorials to honour the 2,977 victims and those who risked their lives as part of the rescue efforts.The incident is considered the deadliest “terrorist” attack in US history.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Trial for 9/11 accused, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, set for June 2028list 2 of 3Mamdani releases records on toxic air in New York after 9/11 attackslist 3 of 3Trump pays tribute to the victims of 9/11 at Pentagon ceremonyend of listFour planes were hijacked. Two crashed into the World Trade Center, causing its Twin Towers to collapse. A third struck the Pentagon outside Washington, DC. And the fourth plummeted into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers and crew rose against their attackers.Through social media messages, public speeches and appearances at ceremonies, US leaders on Friday took different approaches to remembering the lives of the thousands who perished on the fateful day.Here’s what they said:US President Donald TrumpUS President Donald Trump speaks at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on Friday [Saul ...