Donald Trump referenced General Electric during the 9/11 attacks while in his Manhattan apartment, according to CNN.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• General Electric →

  American multinational conglomerate

  • In 2009, General Electric used its media arm to promote Barack Obama's agenda, while Forbes labeled Jeff Immelt a poor CEO, and GE executives pressured CNBC personnel.Mon 16:53
  • GE Vernova spun off from General Electric on July 30, 2025.Mon 16:21
• CNN →

  American news channel

  • Ellison is preparing to take control of CNN, while Paramount completes the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, and Trump hosts Xi Jinping.Mon 17:21
  • Reports detail the bureau's handling of counterterrorism cases, involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bloomberg Law, and CNN.Mon 16:46

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