Politics & Government
Biden Declassifies 9/11 Documents Ahead Of 20th Anniversary
Nearly 1,800 people affected by the attacks had asked Biden to release the documents or not attend events commemorating Sept. 11, 2001.
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden on Friday ordered the declassification of documents pertaining to the investigation into the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. The move by the Biden administration follows pressure from families of 9/11 victims as well as first responders.
The order calls for the release to take place over a period of six months, according to a report by NBC News. Some will be released as early as next week.
Nearly 1,800 people affected by the attacks released a statement last month asking Biden to not attend any 9/11 memorials or events unless he agreed to release the documents, which could show a connection Saudi Arabian leaders and the attacks.
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