Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, refuting reports by New York Magazine and commentator Hagerman that he did not visit the World Trade Center site after 9/11. He stated that he went to the site with a group of construction workers, not on the day of the collapse, but "shortly thereafter." Trump mentioned that he also discussed this matter today while speaking at the "Tunnel to Towers" event at the Ellipse in Washington D.C., and included video footage as evidence. He also pointed out that 9/11 memorial events do not allow politicians to speak, and his head of security, Matthew Calamari, has repeatedly confirmed to reporters that he visited the World Trade Center site.