9/11 Widow Demands Trump Confront Saudi Arabia on 'Lies'

MANHATTAN — Terry Strada, whose husband Tom died in the 9/11 attacks, directly addressed President Donald Trump at the annual September 11th remembrance ceremony Friday, September 11, 2026. 'Tell the Saudis to stop lying,' she urged the president, drawing applause from the crowd gathered at ground zero.

Strada expressed frustration that U.S. presidents have historically protected Saudi Arabia instead of standing with the families of 9/11 victims. She asked Vice President JD Vance, who attended the ceremony, to relay her message to Washington.

Questions about the kingdom's role in the attacks have persisted for 25 years, fueled by the presence of Saudi nationals among 15 of the 19 hijackers. The Saudi government has consistently denied any involvement.