POLITICS09/09/26

Trump's 9/11 Story Disputed

Trump awarded a posthumous Medal of Freedom at a 9/11 ceremony while repeating a disputed personal account.

Photo: NBC News

DIFFERENT FOCUS

NBC News and Mother Jones emphasized Trump's Disputed 9/11 Account; Breitbart News emphasized Solemn 9/11 Tribute.

LEFT FOCUS

▸After scrutiny, Trump posted on Truth Social clarifying he wasn't there on the day of collapse, but "shortly thereafter." — NBC News
▸Mother Jones reported Trump appeared to falsely suggest he was physically pulled from Ground Zero by firefighters on 9/11. — Mother Jones

RIGHT FOCUS

▸Coverage centered on Trump honoring 2,977 victims and delivering a solemn tribute to 9/11's legacy. — Breitbart News
▸A 16,000-pound beam from the South Tower was displayed at the Ellipse as part of a multi-city commemorative tour. — Breitbart News
▸Trump's remarks included a vow that America would "never forget" the attacks and their nearly 3,000 victims. — Breitbart News

Vance Declines Netanyahu Endorsement

VP Vance declined to endorse Netanyahu for reelection, one day after Trump backed him.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Monday: Trump endorses Netanyahu for Israel's Oct. 27 election, says U.S. may have to fight Iran alone without him

Tuesday: Vance declines Netanyahu endorsement one day after Trump backs him

Left: Vance breaks from Trump on Netanyahu endorsement.

Right: Vance: neither for nor against Netanyahu.

Trump signed an executive order Friday waiving Russia sanctions under the Lindsey Graham-named law, drawing bipartisan criticism.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Saturday: Trump signs executive order waiving Russia sanctions and tariffs mandated by the Graham Act.

Sunday: Executive order signed two days before sanctions took effect

Left: A gift to Putin, a slap at Graham's legacy

Right: Energy relief, acting in national interest

Trump posted on Truth Social demanding New Mexico immediately change its name to 'New America.'

Left: Critics see partisan attack on a blue state.

Right: Trump touts higher home values with new name.

Katie Zacharia exits White House press secretary role after five days on the job.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Oct 10: Trump named Katie Zacharia as the next White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt.

Saturday: Press secretary resigns after five days

Left: Zacharia lacked polish and credentials.

Right: Media drove her out, Trump says.