The U.S. Secret Service on Wednesday paid tribute to those who died in the Sept. 11 attacks, but accidentally included the names of the 19 hijackers in a now-deleted social media post.
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Smoke billows from the twin towers of the World Trade Center after two hijacked planes crashed into them during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City. (Robert Giroux/Getty Images)
“The flag raised at our headquarters is a solemn reminder of 9/11 and the purpose of our mission. It is a testament to freedom and sacrifice and honors the 2,996 lives lost, including our Master Special Officer Craig T. Miller and Special Agent in Charge Charles L. Friend,” the organization said. Written In post X.
In the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, hijackers took over four commercial airliners at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, killing 2,977 people.
The initial figure released by the Secret Service appeared to include 19 hijackers.
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An American flag flies at the 9/11 Memorial after the US Secret Service accidentally honored the 19 hijackers in a since-removed social media post. (Roclin/Getty Images)
The post was removed and another was posted online with the correct number, “2,977.”
“This is a correction to an earlier post. Our original post incorrectly stated the total number of deaths from the September 11 attacks, including the hijackers. Our intention is only to commemorate the victims of that tragic day, and we deeply apologize for this error,” the Secret Service said. Posts.
In August, the Biden administration withdrew a controversial plea deal for the terrorist behind the attack following public outrage.
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The masterminds of the September 11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Walid Mohammed Saleh Mubarak bin Attash and Mustafa Ahmed Adam Al Hawsawi, are all awaiting trial in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
