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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, then-real estate developer Donald Trump said 40 Wall Street, a building he owns, was “the tallest” in downtown Manhattan.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: Trump did make the statement in a television interview after the 9/11 attacks, describing 40 Wall Street as the tallest building in downtown Manhattan. The attribution is authentic. (snopes.com)
Date: 09/12/2026
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Last Updated on September 12, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check