Trump Marks 24th 9/11 Anniversary with Pentagon Tribute and Yankees Game Appearance

White House, Virginia & New York, Sept. 11, 2025 - President Donald Trump vowed to “never forget” the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the September 11, 2001, attacks during a solemn Pentagon ceremony this morning, then traveled to Yankee Stadium in New York for a commemorative baseball game, drawing mixed reactions from the crowd.

Nut Graf: On the 24th anniversary of the attacks, Trump led a heavily secured observance at the Pentagon-relocated indoors amid heightened concerns following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk-and announced plans to posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, underscoring national unity and ongoing security threats.

Pentagon Ceremony

  • Ceremonies honoring the 184 service members and civilians killed at the Pentagon were held in an internal courtyard rather than the outdoor memorial area for added security.
  • Trump and First Lady Melania Trump laid a wreath, recounted acts of heroism, and pledged, “we will never yield, we will never bend, we will never give up, and our great American flag will never, ever fail”.
  • In remarks infused with personal stories, he warned potential attackers: “We will hunt you down. We will crush you without mercy, and we will triumph without doubt”.

Medal of Freedom Announcement

  • Addressing the recent killing of Charlie Kirk, Trump honored him as a “giant of his generation” and announced he would posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, pledging a “very, very big” ceremony date soon.
  • He urged supporters to respond to violence with “nonviolence”, emphasizing national healing even as investigations continue into Kirk’s assassination.

Yankees Game Attendance

  • In the evening, Trump attended the New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers game at Yankee Stadium, joining the Steinbrenner family box separated by bulletproof glass.

  • Pregame tributes included a moment of silence for both 9/11 victims and Charlie Kirk. Trump signed a baseball and applauded Aaron Judge’s home run amid alternating cheers and boos from fans.

  • Security was intensified across the Bronx, with gates opening three hours early and streets cordoned off to accommodate the presidential visit.

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