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Former Bush Aides Revisit Terrorist Attack on 9/11 in Rare Conversation Ahead of Anniversary

Former President George W. Bush recalled a 'horrible moment' when he believed US military shot down Flight 93 on 9/11, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the attacks.

The White House initially believed a US military plane had shot down Flight 93 after it crashed on September 11, 2001, in Pennsylvania, as part of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. However, later investigations confirmed the plane was actually hijacked and intentionally crashed by passengers. Former President George W. Bush shared his memories of the day with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice ahead of the 25th anniversary. The incident remains a somber reminder of that fateful day in US history.

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