Hillary Clinton warns the administration is failing to monitor resurgent terrorist threats 25 years after 9/11

Hillary Clinton warned that the United States has lowered its defenses against terrorism as the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Clinton stated that the country is not paying enough attention to resurgent terrorist actions and expressed concern that the threat has receded but not disappeared. She criticized the administration for dismantling federal institutions, specifically noting that the Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk cut thousands of jobs at the CIA and the State Department. Clinton argued that these cuts have weakened the U.S. ability to gather intelligence and track threats in real time, particularly in regions like western Africa. She also criticized President Trump for prioritizing his planned White House ballroom over critical intelligence from Afghanistan. In a separate reflection on the 9/11 disaster, Clinton noted that the government initially provided misleading information regarding air quality at ground zero. She advocated for a concerted effort to fund expanded outreach and medical treatment for the thousands of survivors and first responders who continue to suffer from long-term health issues caused by toxic exposure.

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