Source: Fox News
Summary
Angela Mistrulli, founder of American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism, said President Donald Trump appeared “genuinely empathetic” during a meeting about federal aid for 9/11 victims. She and other families of victims met with Trump at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas. The USVSST Fund, created in 2015, has given $10 billion to victims of state-sponsored terrorism. The fund is set to expire on September 30. Mistrulli said the meeting was part of efforts to secure continued support for victims. She also expressed frustration over the nation’s distance from its post-9/11 values.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Mistrulli met with Trump, who listened and seemed to care.
The fund is nearly out of money, but the deadline is still ahead.
She spoke about justice, but also about the long fight.
It feels like a ritual, not a resolution.
Author: Evan Null
Angela Mistrulli and the Fight for 9/11 Victims
Angela Mistrulli, founder of American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism, has been advocating for 9/11 victims for years. She spoke at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, where she and other families met with political leaders. The USVSST Fund, created in 2015, has given $10 billion to victims of state-sponsored terrorism. The fund is set to expire on September 30, and Mistrulli is pushing for Congress to act. She said the meeting with Trump was a step forward in the fight for justice.
The 25th Anniversary of 9/11
The 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks has brought renewed attention to the struggles of victims and their families. Mistrulli said it feels like both forever and yesterday. She emphasized the need for the country to come together and remember the past. The 9/11 Museum in New York unveiled an exhibition for the next generation, aiming to keep the memory alive. Mistrulli expressed disappointment in the nation’s current state, saying it has strayed from its post-9/11 values.
Donald Trump and the Meeting in Dallas
During the Republican midterm convention, Mistrulli met with Donald Trump, who she said appeared genuinely empathetic. The meeting was part of a broader effort by 9/11 families and Gold Star families to secure federal aid. Trump’s response to the issue was described as personal, not just a policy matter. Mistrulli said the administration is now working on a legislative path forward for the USVSST Fund. The meeting was a significant moment in the ongoing fight for justice.
The USVSST Fund and Its Role
The USVSST Fund was established in 2015 to provide relief to victims of state-sponsored terrorism, including those affected by the 9/11 attacks. The fund has given over $10 billion to victims and their families. However, it is set to expire on September 30, and Mistrulli is urging Congress to act. She said the fund is a lifeline for over 22,000 victims, including 9/11 families. The meeting with Trump was a step toward securing continued support for the fund.
The Long Fight for Justice
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, Mistrulli and other families are still fighting for justice and recognition. She said it is exhausting to continue the battle, but she remains committed. The meeting with Trump was a positive development, but the work is far from over. Mistrulli hopes the nation will come together and remember the past, honoring the victims and their families. The fight for justice continues, even as the anniversary passes.
