Trump said he “worked long and hard” on a New York City construction project the day after 9/11, in what has been described as another dubious claim. Also reported: he has repeatedly positioned himself at the center of the city’s recovery narrative after the attacks.
WHO:Donald Trump
WHAT:Trump made remarks about working on a New York City construction project the day after 9/11.
WHEN:Reported Sep 7, 2026 at 11:27 AM ET
WHERE:New York City, USA
WHY:Trump was making a claim about his role in New York City’s post-9/11 recovery.
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