Trump's False Claims of Predicting 9/11

On March 16, 2026, President Donald Trump asserted during a press briefing that he had predicted the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks a year prior. He claimed to have warned about Osama bin Laden, stating, “I predicted Osama Bin Laden would knock out the World Trade Center. I wrote it in a book.” Trump also mentioned that he foresaw the Strait of Hormuz becoming a “weapon” in geopolitical conflicts, linking his statements to the ongoing tensions with Iran.

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Trump's claims reference his 2000 book, *The America We Deserve*, which does mention Osama bin Laden but does not support his assertions. According to CNN's fact check, the book only briefly mentions bin Laden as a threat and does not call for his assassination or predict the 9/11 attacks. Instead, it expresses a general concern about the potential for terrorist attacks, stating, “I’m convinced we’re in danger of the sort of terrorist attacks that will make the bombing of the Trade Centre look like kids playing with firecrackers.” However, it does not specify hijacked planes or the Twin Towers as targets.

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Trump's remarks come amid ongoing discussions about Iran's military capabilities and threats in the region. His comments about the Strait of Hormuz align with concerns from U.S. officials regarding Iran's potential responses to U.S. military actions. Trump’s insistence on having predicted these events has been met with skepticism, as fact-checkers have repeatedly debunked his claims regarding bin Laden.

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Critics have pointed out that Trump's assertions lack factual basis and serve to mislead the public. His repeated claims about predicting 9/11 have been characterized as delusional and unfounded. The lack of evidence supporting his assertions raises questions about the motivations behind his statements, particularly in the context of ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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In response to Trump's claims, Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, issued a statement on social media, warning against conspiracy theories that suggest Iran would be involved in a 9/11-like incident. He emphasized that Iran opposes such terrorist schemes and has no conflict with the American people.

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While Trump maintains that he predicted the 9/11 attacks, various fact-checking organizations have consistently found no evidence to support this claim. The discrepancies between Trump's statements and the content of his book highlight a significant gap in the narrative he presents. Furthermore, the broader implications of his claims in the context of U.S.-Iran relations remain a topic of debate.

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• “I knew the Strait would be a weapon. I predicted it a long time ago. I predicted all of this stuff. I predicted Osama bin Laden would knock out the World Trade Center. I wrote it in a book.” — President Donald Trump

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• “convinced we’re in danger of the sort of terrorist attacks that will make the bombing of the Trade Centre look like kids playing with firecrackers.” — Excerpt from *The America We Deserve*

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• “Iran fundamentally opposes such terrorist schemes and has no war with the American people.” — Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council

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