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Trump Claims He and Construction Crews 'Worked Long and Hard' at Ground Zero After 9/11
Critics say there is no record of the construction crews he described, and fact-checkers say evidence for his recovery role has not materialized.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump told Fox News host Trey Gowdy he visited Ground Zero the day after the 2001 attacks, claiming he 'worked long and hard' with construction crews.
- These recent comments align with long-disputed assertions; critics contrast this narrative with his 2001 phone interview, where Trump bragged his 40 Wall Street property became 'the tallest building' in downtown Manhattan.
- New York Fire Department Chief Richard Alles disputed the claims, citing lack of documentation; commentator David Pakman found 'zero record' of Trump deploying workers or participating in recovery efforts.
- Social media users and political opponents widely criticized the interview on X, with critics labeling the narrative 'lies on top of lies,' emphasizing the sensitivity surrounding 9/11 recovery.
- The renewed scrutiny coincides with the approaching 25th anniversary of the attacks; supporters dismiss criticism as politically motivated, while opponents argue the embellishments reflect a persistent pattern of historical alteration.
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