Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Trump Explores Federal Takeover of 9/11 Memorial
The government is talking about taking over the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in NYC.
This site remembers the people who died in the 9/11 attacks.
The memorial has two pools and a museum managed by a charity.
People are worried because the land is owned by the Port Authority.
The current group in charge says they're doing a good job and have raised lots of money.
Some are concerned about this change, including the New York governor.
The museum makes a lot of money and has many visitors.
The 9/11 attacks killed nearly 3,000 people.
The Trump administration is exploring a federal takeover of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
The memorial includes reflecting pools and a museum in lower Manhattan.
The site is currently managed by a public charity.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has expressed concerns about the potential takeover.
The museum generates millions in revenue annually and has a large number of visitors.
- Who
- Trump administration, Michael Bloomberg, Kathy Hochul
- What
- Considering federal government takeover of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
- When
- Discussions ongoing, attacks occurred on September 11, 2001
- Where
- New York City
- Why
- Unclear, but Trump pledged to designate the site a national monument during his campaign.
- Memorial Location
- Lower Manhattan, NYC
- Event
- September 11, 2001 attacks
- Victims
- Nearly 3,000 people killed
- Current Manager
- Public charity chaired by Michael Bloomberg
- Museum Revenue (last year)
- $93 million
- Museum Expenses (last year)
- $84 million