9/11 Widow Accuses Saudi Arabia of Complicity During Memorial Ceremony

9/11 widow interrupts memorial to accuse Saudi Arabia of complicity, demands justice for victims.

September 11, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York City, United States — A 9/11 widow disrupted the annual reading of victims’ names at Ground Zero on Friday, accusing Saudi Arabia of involvement in the 2001 terror attacks and demanding justice for the families of the deceased.

Terry Strada, chair of 9/11 Families United, spoke after announcing the name of her late husband, Tom Strada. She highlighted the lack of justice after 25 years, stating that the U.S. government had repeatedly shielded Saudi Arabia instead of supporting the victims’ families.

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Strada criticized unnamed U.S. officials for prioritizing diplomatic relations with the kingdom over the needs of the 9/11 community. She urged President Donald Trump to take action, asking him to pressure Saudi Arabia to acknowledge its role in the attacks and support the affected families.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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