Michael Rubin argues that “almost nothing was learned” from the 9/11 attacks. He says assumptions about grievance-driven terror persisted, intelligence processes were slowed despite being built to speed up, allies continued to play both sides, and he finds a disturbing domestic change.
WHO:Michael Rubin
WHAT:Argues that “almost nothing was learned” from 9/11, citing intelligence and alliance shortcomings and a domestic shift.
WHEN:Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Rubin is reacting to what he views as failures to learn lessons from 9/11, including intelligence and allied behavior and a domestic change he finds disturbing.
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