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Baseless 9/11 claim recirculates on 25th anniversary of the attacks
By Extra Extra Editorial
Cross-spectrum analysis, synthesized with AI from 47 sources · Updated
The U.S. Mint released a commemorative half-dollar coin marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The coin was unveiled as part of broader observances across the country on September 11, 2024, featuring imagery and messaging related to remembrance. Coverage of the coin announcement appeared alongside extensive reporting on memorial ceremonies, political statements, and reflections on the attacks' lasting impact.
Left-leaning outlets emphasized the emotional and reflective dimensions of the 25th anniversary, focusing on survivor experiences, ongoing pain, and the human toll of the attacks. These sources gave less prominent coverage to the coin itself, instead centering on Ground Zero ceremonies and expressions of grief and frustration about unresolved aspects of the tragedy.
Center and independent sources provided the most direct coverage of the commemorative coin announcement, treating it as a newsworthy development worthy of specific reporting. These outlets balanced coverage between the coin's release and broader anniversary observances, including photographic documentation and factual accounts of ceremonies.
Right-leaning outlets highlighted the coin as a symbol of national resolve and remembrance, often pairing coverage with political statements emphasizing themes of resilience and commitment to 'never forget.' These sources framed the commemoration within broader narratives about American strength and leadership responses to the attacks.
Key Differences
- Center outlets led with the coin announcement itself, while left-leaning sources prioritized emotional and retrospective dimensions of the anniversary
- Right-leaning coverage emphasized patriotic and political messaging around remembrance, whereas left-leaning outlets focused on unresolved grief and lingering questions
- The coin received explicit headline treatment primarily in center and right outlets, while left-leaning sources integrated it into broader anniversary coverage
How this story is being covered
Extra Extra has grouped 47 reports on this story from 43 news outlets across the political spectrum. By political lean, that breaks down as 22 left-leaning, 15 center, and 10 right-leaning sources.
With a coverage-diversity score of 95 out of 100, this is one of the more evenly reported stories in our index right now — left, center, and right outlets are all giving it attention.
On reliability, 35 of the 43 rated outlets carry a high or mostly-factual reliability rating (A or B) and 8 outlets fall into our mixed or lower-reliability tier (C or D). Ratings are drawn from independent assessments and are meant to help you weigh each report, not to tell you which to trust.
Coverage of this story has developed over roughly 21 hours, so the perspectives below capture how the framing shifted as the story matured.
Below, the same story is laid out side by side as left, center, and right outlets reported it. Read across the columns and watch what changes: the headline emphasis, which facts lead, the adjectives, and what each side leaves out. The story itself rarely changes — the framing almost always does.
Outlets covering this story: The Philadelphia Inquirer, ABC News, NBC News, New York Times, Oregon Capital Chronicle, Tennessee Lookout, Michigan Advance, Wisconsin Examiner, Louisiana Illuminator, Florida Phoenix, Missouri Independent, Colorado Newsline, Kansas Reflector, Minnesota Reformer, Iowa Capital Dispatch, Nebraska Examiner, Georgia Recorder, Mother Jones, Salon, Spectrum News NY1, Military.com, CNBC, Euronews, Full Fact, The Hill, Lawfare, PBS NewsHour, RFI (English), Roll Call, Government Executive, Al Jazeera, BBC News, Axios, Washington Examiner, The National Pulse, Not the Bee, American Greatness, National Post, PJ Media, 1819 News, Daily Wire, Boston Herald, Alpha News.
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The Philadelphia InquirerASep 12, 2:14 AM
Bellinger hits 3-run homer as Yankees beat Mets 6-4 on 25th anniversary of 9/11
Cody Bellinger hit a three-run homer in the second inning off rookie Nolan McLean, and the New York Yankees beat the New York Mets 6-4 on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks
ABC NewsBSep 11, 1:38 PM
Trump commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon
President Donald Trump is observing the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by attending a ceremony at the Pentagon
NBC NewsBSep 11, 11:56 PM
America Remembers: 25th anniversary of September 11
Tonight, 25 years later, the nation is remembering one of the darkest days that forever changed the course of history. NBC Nightly News’ anchor Tom Llamas reports from New York City.
New York TimesASep 11, 9:32 PM
New York Marks the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 at Ground Zero
At a ceremony in Lower Manhattan, elected officials and loved ones of those killed in the 2001 terror attacks gathered in solemn remembrance.
Oregon Capital ChronicleBSep 11, 10:21 PM
Frustrations, remorse and pain surface on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
Powerful U.S. officials past and present faced families, survivors and first responders Friday at ceremonies to honor the 25th anniversary of the day 2,977 Americans died in terrorist attacks in Virgi
Tennessee LookoutBSep 11, 10:12 PM
Frustrations, remorse and pain surface on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
Powerful U.S. officials past and present faced families, survivors and first responders Friday at ceremonies to honor the 25th anniversary of the day 2,977 Americans died in terrorist attacks in Virgi
Michigan AdvanceBSep 11, 9:42 PM
Frustrations, remorse and pain surface on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
Powerful U.S. officials past and present faced families, survivors and first responders Friday at ceremonies to honor the 25th anniversary of the day 2,977 Americans died in terrorist attacks in Virgi
Wisconsin ExaminerBSep 11, 8:16 PM
Frustrations, remorse and pain surface on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
Powerful U.S. officials past and present faced families, survivors and first responders Friday at ceremonies to honor the 25th anniversary of the day 2,977 Americans died in terrorist attacks in Virgi
Louisiana IlluminatorBSep 11, 8:15 PM
Frustrations, remorse and pain surface on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
Powerful U.S. officials past and present faced families, survivors and first responders Friday at ceremonies to honor the 25th anniversary of the day 2,977 Americans died in terrorist attacks in Virgi
Florida PhoenixBSep 11, 7:59 PM
Frustrations, remorse and pain surface on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
Powerful U.S. officials past and present faced families, survivors and first responders Friday at ceremonies to honor the 25th anniversary of the day 2,977 Americans died in terrorist attacks in Virgi
Missouri IndependentBSep 11, 7:55 PM
Frustrations, remorse and pain surface on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
Powerful U.S. officials past and present faced families, survivors and first responders Friday at ceremonies to honor the 25th anniversary of the day 2,977 Americans died in terrorist attacks in Virgi
Colorado NewslineBSep 11, 7:54 PM
Frustrations, remorse and pain surface on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
Powerful U.S. officials past and present faced families, survivors and first responders Friday at ceremonies to honor the 25th anniversary of the day 2,977 Americans died in terrorist attacks in Virgi
Kansas ReflectorBSep 11, 7:31 PM
Frustrations, remorse and pain surface on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
Powerful U.S. officials past and present faced families, survivors and first responders Friday at ceremonies to honor the 25th anniversary of the day 2,977 Americans died in terrorist attacks in Virgi
Minnesota ReformerBSep 11, 7:30 PM
Frustrations, remorse and pain surface on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
Powerful U.S. officials past and present faced families, survivors and first responders Friday at ceremonies to honor the 25th anniversary of the day 2,977 Americans died in terrorist attacks in Virgi
Iowa Capital DispatchBSep 11, 7:27 PM
Frustrations, remorse and pain surface on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
Powerful U.S. officials past and present faced families, survivors and first responders Friday at ceremonies to honor the 25th anniversary of the day 2,977 Americans died in terrorist attacks in Virgi
Nebraska ExaminerBSep 11, 7:23 PM
Frustrations, remorse and pain surface on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
Powerful U.S. officials past and present faced families, survivors and first responders Friday at ceremonies to honor the 25th anniversary of the day 2,977 Americans died in terrorist attacks in Virgi
Georgia RecorderBSep 11, 7:19 PM
Frustrations, remorse and pain surface on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
Powerful U.S. officials past and present faced families, survivors and first responders Friday at ceremonies to honor the 25th anniversary of the day 2,977 Americans died in terrorist attacks in Virgi
Colorado NewslineBSep 11, 9:50 AM
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, States Newsroom editor remembers the heroes of Flight 93
On a rural stretch of land in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, an open meadow filled with bright wildflowers, a memorial grove of trees and a giant boulder marks the spot where United Airlines Flight 93
Georgia RecorderBSep 11, 9:00 AM
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, States Newsroom editor remembers the heroes of Flight 93
On a rural stretch of land in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, an open meadow filled with bright wildflowers, a memorial grove of trees and a giant boulder marks the spot where United Airlines Flight 93
Wisconsin ExaminerBSep 11, 7:44 AM
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, States Newsroom editor remembers the heroes of Flight 93
On a rural stretch of land in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, an open meadow filled with bright wildflowers, a memorial grove of trees and a giant boulder marks the spot where United Airlines Flight 93
Mother JonesBSep 11, 7:13 PM
America’s 9/11 President Never Forgets…His Paintings
On Friday, former President George W. Bush shared his new collection of self-congratulatory paintings to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, which killed thousands of people while h
SalonCSep 11, 1:00 PM
Can America ever move past 9/11?
25 years later, letting go of our permanent fight response may be how America heals
Center(15)
Spectrum News NY1ASep 12, 2:35 AM
Bellinger hits 3-run homer as Yankees beat Mets 6-4 on 25th anniversary of 9/11
Ben Rice also homered as the Yankees (85-62) won for the 17th time in 24 games.
Military.comBSep 11, 7:19 PM
Trump Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks at the Pentagon
In his remarks, Trump recounted the stories of several of the victims and insisted that the moment has led to a fortification of American resolve.
CNBCBSep 11, 10:42 PM
In pictures: The U.S. commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, hijackers flew planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing thousands. Photos capture those marking the 25th anniversary.
EuronewsBSep 11, 7:04 PM
US commemorates 25th anniversary of devastating 9/11 attacks as their legacy endures
Traditionally, there are no political speeches at the Ground Zero commemoration. Victims’ relatives read their names, paid tribute to first responders and called for national unity.
Full FactASep 11, 3:59 PM
Baseless 9/11 claim recirculates on 25th anniversary of the attacks
Posts suggesting that planes did not cause the collapse of the World Trade Center buildings continue to be shared online. This isn’t the case, according to official investigations and independent expe
The HillBSep 11, 10:44 PM
US Mint commemorating 9/11 with new half-dollar coin
The U.S. Mint presented nearly 3,000 specially marked half dollar coins to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum on Friday to honor the victims of the 2001 and 1993 World Trade Center attacks. T
LawfareASep 11, 12:00 PM
25th Anniversary of 9/11 - Lawfare
25th Anniversary of 9/11 Lawfare
PBS NewsHourASep 11, 7:48 PM
PHOTOS: Americans mark 25th anniversary of 9/11
Ceremonies were held at memorial sites in New York City, northern Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania, where people laid wreaths and flowers, held moments of silence and loved ones read the names o
RFI (English)ASep 11, 5:16 AM
On 25th anniversary of 9/11, New York remembers victims poisoned by debris
On the 25th anniversary of the 11 September attacks on the World Trade Center, the official 9/11 ceremony in New York will for the first time include a moment of silence dedicated to the thousands who
Roll CallASep 11, 3:18 PM
Former House members reflect on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
Former Rep. Jane Harman, D-Calif., stood on the House steps of the Capitol under silver clouds on Friday morning, remembering how she had gathered outside with colleagues 25 years ago, unsure of what
Spectrum News NY1ASep 11, 8:49 PM
Former police commissioner reflects on the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11
Former Police Commissioner Ray Kelly began his second stint as head of the NYPD just months after the Sept. 11 attacks.
Government ExecutiveBSep 11, 2:12 PM
On 9/11’s 25th anniversary, modernizing government starts with remembering our past
COMMENTARY | Federal agencies still struggle to share information across organizational boundaries. The lessons of the post-9/11 reforms could help agency leaders build the data infrastructure needed
Al JazeeraBSep 11, 9:23 PM
Somber tributes as US marks the 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks
Families are remembering the loved ones they lost in the September 11, 2001 attacks on the US.
BBC NewsASep 12, 12:43 AM
'Never, ever forget' - America marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
In New York, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania, solemn ceremonies commemorate the landmark anniversary.
AxiosASep 11, 9:00 AM
9/11 and "never forget" collide with the meme generation's dark humor
America says "never forget" — but a growing share of Americans don't remember. Why it matters: More Americans are coming of age with no firsthand memory of 9/11, creating emotional distance from the t
Right(10)
Washington ExaminerCSep 12, 1:41 AM
US Mint unveils special half-dollar coin on 25th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks
The U.S. Mint unveiled the Semiquincentennial Enduring Liberty Half Dollar this week, releasing the limited-edition coin in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The Mint pr
The National PulseDSep 11, 8:14 PM
U.S. Mint Releases 9/11 ‘Never Forget’ Commemorative Coin.
The U.S. Mint has announced a new half-dollar coin to honor the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Not the BeeDSep 11, 5:25 PM
Here's how The New York Times is covering the 25th anniversary of 9/11
It's safe to say New York has forgotten.
American GreatnessCSep 11, 9:18 AM
Morning Greatness: America Observes the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Islamic Terror Attacks
We observe 9/11 anniversary today, WSJ claims Iran is building more ballistic missiles, the EPA is slashing regulations and ABC/Jimmy Kimmel cry about the fair use regulation. Source
National PostBSep 12, 12:41 AM
U.S. observes 25th anniversary of 9/11 with somber ceremonies
Joining the event in New York were Vice President JD Vance, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, former mayors Rudy Giuliani and Michael Bloomberg, and former presidents Biden, Obama, Bush and Clinton
PJ MediaDSep 11, 6:12 PM
‘Sacred Oath’: Trump Vows ‘We Will Never, Ever Forget’ 9/11
1819 NewsBSep 11, 7:03 PM
'We must never forget. We will always remember' — Alabama leaders remember 25th anniversary of 9/11 - 1819 News
'We must never forget. We will always remember' — Alabama leaders remember 25th anniversary of 9/11 1819 News
Daily WireCSep 11, 5:27 PM
The 9/11 Lesson America Can’t Afford To Forget
Twenty-five years after 9/11, a quarter-century after Muslim terrorists murdered nearly 3,000 Americans, here is where we currently stand: The mayor of New York is an Islamic terrorist sympathizer. So
Boston HeraldBSep 11, 9:33 AM
Never forget! ‘We’re fighting for our American right to justice’ 9/11 families win day in court - Boston Herald
Never forget! ‘We’re fighting for our American right to justice’ 9/11 families win day in court Boston Herald
Alpha NewsDSep 11, 2:20 PM
Shane Hachey: I’m a 9/11 Republican. And I’ll never forget why.
Share This StoryOn Sept. 11, 2001, I was starting my second semester at Columbia University. I had transferred from a state school in Minnesota at the start of the year, and was embarking on my own li
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