Trump to review 9/11 families' request to release Saudi-related records

September 14, 2026 at 04:12 AM2 min

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President Donald Trump said Sunday he will review requests from Sept. 11 victims' families to release records that could shed light on Saudi Arabia's alleged role in the 2001 attacks. The families have long sought declassification of documents they say could implicate Saudi officials. Trump made the commitment while returning from Ireland, after being asked about the matter on Friday.

Key Facts

President Trump said he will look into releasing records related to Saudi Arabia's alleged role in the 9/11 attacks.
Fifteen of the 19 hijackers on Sept. 11 were Saudi nationals.
Terry Strada, whose husband Tom Strada died on 9/11, called on Trump to 'tell the Saudis to stop lying.'
The families have been engaged in a lengthy legal battle against Saudi Arabia over the attacks.

The Families' Request

Families of Sept. 11 victims have asked President Trump to declassify and release records that could shed light on Saudi Arabia's alleged role in the attacks. Several families have long alleged that a group of extremist religious leaders in Saudi Arabia gained influence in the Saudi government and aided the hijackers. Terry Strada, who lost her husband Tom Strada on 9/11, said U.S. presidents had chosen 'to protect the Saudis instead of standing with the 9/11 families.' Strada added that the current administration should 'stand with the families, stand with the survivors.'

Trump's Response

Asked about the request Sunday during his trip to Ireland, President Trump said he would consider it. 'I'm going to look at it when I get back,' Trump said just before boarding Air Force One to return to Washington. Trump noted that the families had asked him about the matter on Friday.

Saudi Denial and Legal Battle

The Saudi government has long denied any involvement in the Sept. 11 attacks. The relatives of 9/11 victims have been engaged in a lengthy legal battle against the Saudis. Strada said of the situation, 'It has been one betrayal after another. President Trump can still change that.'