Fact Check: Did hundreds of Trump’s construction workers help with the 9/11 recovery effort?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)


Claim: Hundreds of his construction workers helped with the 9/11 recovery effort.


Rating: NO EVIDENCE


Explanation: Trump said at the time that some of his workers were helping after the attacks, but PolitiFact found no records or corroborating evidence showing that he brought 100 or more construction workers to Ground Zero.


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Date: 09/11/2026


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Last Updated on September 11, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check