Saudi Crown Prince's US Visit Sparks Fury from 9/11 Families

Brett Eagleson, whose father died in the 9/11 attacks, said the prince's visit was a "slap in the face" to the families who lost loved ones. "It's like they're trying to rewrite history," Eagleson said. "We know that most of the hijackers were Saudi citizens, and we know that the alleged mastermind of the attacks, Osama Bin Laden, was also a Saudi citizen. It's time for the Saudi government to come clean about its involvement in the attacks." The families of the 9/11 victims have filed a federal civil lawsuit against Saudi Arabia, alleging that the government was more involved in the attacks than acknowledged. The lawsuit, which was filed in 2017, claims that Saudi officials provided financial and logistical support to the hijackers. The Saudi government has repeatedly denied these allegations, and the lawsuit is still pending in court. The 9/11 attacks, which took place on September 11, 2001, resulted in the deaths of nearly 3,000 people. The attacks were carried out by a group of hijackers, most of whom were Saudi citizens, who flew commercial airplanes into the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The attacks were a pivotal moment in modern history, and they had a profound impact on international relations and global security. In the years since the 9/11 attacks, there have been numerous investigations and lawsuits related to the attacks. The 9/11 Commission Report, which was released in 2004, concluded that the attacks were planned and carried out by al-Qaida, a terrorist organization led by Osama Bin Laden. However, the report also noted that there were links between al-Qaida and the Saudi government, and it recommended further investigation into these connections. The Saudi crown prince's visit to the United States this week was seen as an opportunity for the government to address the allegations of its involvement in the 9/11 attacks. However, the visit did not appear to provide any new information or clarity on the issue. Instead, it sparked a renewed debate about the role of Saudi Arabia in the attacks and the need for greater transparency and accountability. As the lawsuit against Saudi Arabia continues to make its way through the courts, the families of the 9/11 victims remain determined to seek justice and answers. "We will not rest until we get the truth about what happened on 9/11," Eagleson said. "We will not rest until we hold those responsible accountable for their actions."