Donald Trump’s past comments in which he blamed Saudi Arabia for the 9/11 attacks have reemerged after the former president claimed “nobody’s gotten to the bottom” of the attack while defending the Saudi-sponsored LIV Golf tour, amid backlash from 9/11 families.
Speaking with reporters at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, Trump defended hosting the tournament after being accused of “sportswashing,” while downplaying any links between the Saudis and 9/11.
The former president was asked about the controversy surrounding the Saudi-backed golf tour, which is due to hold its second event in the U.S.
“Well, nobody’s gotten to the bottom of 9/11, unfortunately, and they should have as to the maniacs that did that horrible thing to our city, to our country, to our world,” Trump said, according to Rolling Stone. “So nobody’s really been there.”
However, a number of people have pointed out that the former president has frequently accused Saudi Arabia of orchestrating the 9/11 attacks.
“Who blew up the World Trade Center? It wasn’t the Iraqis, it was Saudi—take a look at Saudi Arabia, open the documents,” Trump told Fox News in February 2016.
Trump also made similar remarks during a political rally in Bluffton, South Carolina, reported The Intelligencer.
“It wasn’t the Iraqis that knocked down the World Trade Center,” Trump said. “It wasn’t the Iraqis. You will find out who really knocked down the World Trade Center, because they have papers in there that are very secret. You may find it’s the Saudis, OK? But you will find out.”
Social media users were quick to call out the former president by pointing out his previous comments and the fact that his son-in-law got a $2 million investment from the Saudis.
Before vs. after your son-in-law’s investment firm gets $2 billion from the Saudis pic.twitter.com/bPcfPrjrYN
— Ken Klippenstein (@kenklippenstein) July 28, 2022
9/11 families are running an ad condemning Trump for hosting the Saudi golf tour this week. pic.twitter.com/huzzv64B8m
— Ron Filipkowski 🇺🇦 (@RonFilipkowski) July 28, 2022
I think@the only thing Trump thought about with this LIV golf weekend was the money he would make! It’s a disgrace a former President of this country would take Saudi Money after what they allegedly did to our country !
— Bob Lavell (@LavellRm) July 29, 2022
9/11 survivor Tim Frolich calls out Donald Trump for saying "nobody's gotten to the bottom of 9/11":
"You lied to our face and you've continued your bullshit comments as recently as yesterday in your ESPN interview. It's simple: The Saudis did it." pic.twitter.com/uIxv7Ri3WL
— The Recount (@therecount) July 29, 2022
Trump and his family literally had their heads all the way up the saudis asses . Fox News can’t eat 💩
— P. Bris (@mrs_brist) July 17, 2022
Hey @FoxNews @TeamCavuto What the F Your Liar Corrupt Terrorist Criminal Dictator Trump did to help #Khashoggi and his Family when He was in Saudi Arabia or in USA??? pic.twitter.com/FRpW64KkNN
— Olmeda (@OlmedaCamilo1) July 19, 2022
‘America First’ leader Trump celebrates the Saudis using huge money to try and lure the best players away from the PGA Tour. For my critical thinking skill-deficient MAGA friends – when he has to choose between America and cash from other countries, he takes the cash every time. pic.twitter.com/Ky0j1rQxSY
— Ron Filipkowski 🇺🇦 (@RonFilipkowski) July 28, 2022
And the trump “family” received $2B from the Saudis…….
— longtimeobserver (@longtimeobserv1) May 20, 2022
How great would it be if Trump was arrested while hosting the Saudi golf tournament?
— Little Miss Marxi (@littlemissmarxi) July 28, 2022
Trump just said nobody has “gotten to the bottom” of 9/11. Yep. Trump just accused the US of being involved in a 9/11 false-flag conspiracy — while he hosts the Saudi Arabian golf tour at his hotel. Republicans hate America, and they love terrorists. Because they are terrorists.
— Dash Dobrofsky (@DashDobrofsky) July 28, 2022
"How much money does it take to turn your back on your country? … We 9/11 families would trade any amount of money in the world just to see our loved ones again."
— 9/11 Justice's Juliet Scoso calls out American golfers and Donald Trump for supporting the Saudi-backed LIV tour pic.twitter.com/sAfAnxdj7p
— The Recount (@therecount) July 29, 2022
Your semi-regular reminder that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia owns the entire 45th floor of Trump World Tower. https://t.co/ANSlxEOXIJ
— Scott Stedman (@ScottMStedman) July 28, 2022
Trump praised Saudi Arabia for doing “amazing things” for the game of golf — while he wore a “Make America Great Again” hat. Even worse, he did this on the same day Republicans voted against providing healthcare to sick American veterans. Republicans side with Osama bin Laden.
— Dash Dobrofsky (@DashDobrofsky) July 28, 2022
