Trump pushed back on reports that he skipped New York City’s 9/11 ceremony because politicians are not allowed to give speeches there.

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Trump pushed back on reports that he skipped New York City’s 9/11 ceremony because politicians are not allowed to give speeches there. “It’s just not true. I didn’t demand to speak,” Trump said, adding, “I’m sure if I wanted to speak, they would have let me. I am 99 percent sure.”