MAGA world erupts as Trump reportedly ditches Ground Zero: 'Fake news!'

MAGA world erupted in fury Friday over President Donald Trump’s reported decision to skip the 25th anniversary ceremony of the Sept. 11 attacks at Ground Zero after learning he would not be allowed to give a speech.

Trump is expected to commemorate the anniversary at the Pentagon instead, while Vice President J.D. Vance plans to represent the White House in Manhattan, according to multiple media outlets. Trump had considered attending Ground Zero but wanted to deliver remarks — something the ceremony does not permit, TMZ reported.

“FAKE NEWS!” White House communications director Steven Cheung wrote on X in response to the TMZ report.

Others in the MAGAverse quickly joined in pushing back against the story, labeling it “fake” and also pointing out that Trump is still planning to mark the solemn occasion at the Pentagon.

“TMZ intentionally leaving this out,” conservative social media user@TerryinSoCalif wrote, adding: “TMZ trying to get people to think that the 9/11 committee intentionally snubbing him, when since 2012 they decided that zero politicians would be allowed to make speeches at this ceremony.”

But not everyone was upset about Trump’s decision to avoid Ground Zero.

“I’m really glad he’s not going to be speaking to desecrate this day and the memory of that day,” conservative commentator S.E. Cupp said on CNN. “Because of course, he would make it about himself.”

Retired Marine fighter pilot and former Kentucky Senate candidate Amy McGrath posted that the “ceremony will be way better without him,” while content creator Brandon Rush offered his own reaction: “So on brand.”

Meanwhile, the White House emphasized to CNN Trump’s plans to be at the Pentagon, saying he is a “proud New Yorker” who “has spoken about his own experiences watching the horrific events of September 11, 2001.”

Trump would use his remarks this year to “remember those who were killed at the hands of evil terrorists, honor their loved ones, and pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line to rescue their fellow Americans,” White House spokesperson Anna Kelly told the network.