“There is so much here that we don’t know, and we have an obligation to tell the American people about the potential complicity, not only of these defendants but of Saudi Arabia and other countries,” Blumenthal added. He called on the White House to provide a clear explanation for the decision, emphasizing that the 9/11 families and the American public deserve to know the truth.
Brett Eagleson, president of 9/11 Justice, shared his disapproval of the plea deals, saying, “We are deeply troubled by these plea deals.
While we acknowledge the decision to avoid the death penalty, our primary concern remains access to these individuals for information. These plea deals should not perpetuate a system of closed-door agreements, where crucial information is hidden without giving the families of the victims the chance to learn the full truth.”
Republican Outrage
Republican lawmakers were also vocal in their criticism of the Biden administration’s decision. Senator Marco Rubio expressed his disdain for the plea deals, describing them as “par for the course” for the current administration. Rubio highlighted concerns about the potential release of other detainees and their possible return to terrorist activities.
