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9/11 Widow Accuses Saudi Arabia During Ground Zero Names Reading

Citing a lawsuit that alleges Saudi support for the hijackers, she urged President Trump to press Riyadh to acknowledge responsibility and face legal accountability.

The September 11, 2001 attacks were carried out by mostly Saudi hijackers orchestrated by mastermind Osama bin Laden, a wealthy Saudi who founded Al-Qaeda
(L-R) Former President Biden, former first lady Laura Bush, Former President George W. Bush, Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Vice President JD Vance and others stand during a ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Photo: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows Terry Strada speaking at a 9/11 memorial with a young woman and police officer beside her

Overview

  • At the 25th‑anniversary names reading at the National September 11 Memorial, Terry Strada publicly accused the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of fostering a culture of anti‑American terrorism and sending agents to support the 2001 hijackers.
  • Strada invoked a lawsuit filed by 9/11 Families United that plaintiffs say has produced evidence supporting claims of Saudi involvement and used the televised moment to demand action from President Trump.
  • The names reading is normally apolitical, so her remarks represented an uncommon politicization of the ceremony and were carried on live broadcasts.
  • Former presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Joe Biden attended the ceremony and observed Strada’s remarks without public response, highlighting the high‑profile audience for her appeal.
  • The public accusation comes as recently released records and courtroom developments have strengthened families’ legal claims and increased political pressure, but deep U.S. military and diplomatic ties to Saudi Arabia complicate prospects for official action.