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Claims resurface that Trump welcomed 9/11 as boost for his building

Original: What many people don't know: Trump was even pleased about the 9/11 attacks, which killed more than 3,000 people, because

Claims are circulating that Donald Trump reacted to the September 11, 2001 attacks, which killed more than 3,000 people, by noting that the collapse of the World Trade Center made his own Manhattan building the tallest in New York. Critics say the remark reflects self-interest and indifference to the loss of life, and the story is drawing fresh outrage online.

Why now: A pointed accusation about Trump's reaction to 9/11 is spreading widely, touching on his character ahead of political debate.

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• What many people don't know: Trump was even pleased about the 9/11 attacks, which killed more than 3,000 people, because his building was now the tallest in New York. Human lives apparently mean nothing to him, and he only cares about his own personal gain. This shows how… · KarlFuchs · 3

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