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9/11 Advisor Recounts Unfolded Events on Air Force One
WHY IT MATTERS
The briefer's testimony sheds light on the decision-making process during the 9/11 attacks, highlighting the importance of swift and informed response in crisis situations.
What happened
A former White House daily intelligence briefer shared his account of the 9/11 attacks, detailing the events as they unfolded on Air Force One. According to the briefer, the team was informed of the attacks while en route to a speech in Sarasota, Florida. The briefer was with George W.
Bush's team as they received the news of the World Trade Center attacks. The team's initial response was to continue with the scheduled speech, but the briefer's warnings about potential further attacks led to a change in plans.
The plane was diverted to Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, where Bush delivered a televised address. The briefer's account provides a unique perspective on the events of that day.
PRIMARY SOURCES
'Look out': The inside story of 9/11, told by an advisor on Air Force One
ABC News Australia · Lucia Stein · Discovery only; ABC copyright terms apply
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