Biden To Depart From Tradition and Observe 9/11 Anniversary in Alaska

Biden's decision to forgo observing the September 11th anniversary at the White House, or any of the three attack sites, marks a departure from the tradition set by previous presidents.

Former President Barack Obama, in 2015, participated in a moment of silence on the White House lawn before traveling to Maryland's Fort Meade, while former President George W. Bush, in 2005, engaged in a similar ceremony on the White House lawn. Without fail, on every other anniversary of 9/11, presidents have made it a point to visit, grieve, and reflect on the enormity of this attack on America by its enemies at least one of the three attack sites in New York City, northern Virginia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

The September 11th date has another significance for Biden. It is also the day in 2021 when the president declared his intention to order the complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Unfortunately, Biden's execution of the Afghanistan withdrawal resulted in a disastrous turn of events in August, with a terrorist attack claiming the lives of 13 American service members who were safeguarding the Kabul airport during the chaotic evacuation efforts conducted by the U.S. and its allies. Many Americans continue to believe this to be the single worst day of the Biden presidency.

Joe Biden's decision to overlook the significance of September 11th by observing the 22nd anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil at an Alaska military base deviates from the established precedent set by past presidents.

Biden will not participate in any of the observances at 9/11 memorial sites in New York City, Virginia or Pennsylvania. He is scheduled to travel to India from September 7-10 to attend a summit with other world leaders, followed by a stop in Vietnam.