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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Bruce Golding

9/11 widow interrupts memorial ceremony with a message for Vance and Trump

Terry Strada Tom Strada
  • During Friday's annual reading of victims' names at Ground Zero in New York City, 9/11 widow Terry Strada interrupted the ceremony to accuse Saudi Arabia of complicity in the 2001 terrorist attacks.
  • After honoring her late husband, Tom Strada, she expressed deep frustration over the prolonged lack of accountability, asking how nearly 25 years could pass without justice for the families.
  • Strada characterized the handling of Saudi Arabia's alleged involvement in the September 11 attacks as “one betrayal after another” during her speech.
  • She directly called on Vice President JD Vance to convey her message to President Donald Trump and urged top political leaders to stand with the families of the victims.
  • Her emotional address drew applause from the audience gathered at the Ground Zero ceremony in Manhattan.

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Anti-Saudi Arabia rant on stage takes over reading of 9/11 victims names and draws applause from families

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