Former President Donald Trump will attend the 9/11 commemoration at the Pentagon this year, choosing not to participate in events held in New York City. This decision marks a departure from tradition, as presidents typically split the day between the three memorial sites – the Pentagon, the World Trade Center in New York, and the Shanksville, Pennsylvania crash site. Sources suggest Trump’s absence from New York is likely due to his strained relationships with local officials and the current New York Attorney General, Letitia James, who has pursued legal action against him. He will be accompanied by former First Lady Melania Trump. The White House has not yet announced President Biden’s schedule for the day. This marks the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks, commemorating the nearly 3,000 lives lost.