President Trump delivers remarks at a 'Steel Across America' event — 9/8/2026

Summary

President Trump delivers remarks at a Tunnel to Towers 'Steel Across America' event marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The speech honors first responders and victims, announces the commissioning of the Coast Guard cutter Jeffrey Palazo, and awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Welles Crowther. The remarks are mostly commemorative, with brief comments on national economic strength, record stock market levels, and Iran policy.

• Trump speaks at a 9/11 memorial event on the Ellipse featuring World Trade Center steel.
• He praises first responders, the military, and Tunnel to Towers founder Frank Siller.
• He announces that a new US Coast Guard fast response cutter will be named after Jeffrey Palazo.
• He awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Welles Crowther, the man in the red bandana.
• He says the US is stronger than ever with record stock market levels and record employment.
• He states Iran will not obtain a nuclear weapon and describes the blockade as effective.