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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)
Claim: Two firefighters carried him away from Ground Zero because One Liberty Plaza was feared to be collapsing.
Rating: NO EVIDENCE
Explanation: Contemporary accounts support that concerns about One Liberty Plaza collapsing prompted evacuations after 9/11. However, PolitiFact found no evidence specifically confirming that Trump was present during such an evacuation or that two firefighters carried him away from the site.
Date: 09/10/2026
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Last Updated on September 10, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check