The order lays out timelines over the next six months for the release of documents, with some set to be released as early as next week.
Nearly 1,800 people affected by the attacks issued a statement last month opposing Biden’s participation in any memorial events this year unless he released more documents, saying that as a candidate Biden pledged to be more transparent and accused his administration of having ignored their letters and requests.
"We are thrilled to see the President forcing the release of more evidence about Saudi connections to the 9/11 Attacks," said Terry Strada, whose husband, Tom, was killed in the World Trade Center."We have been fighting the FBI and intelligence community for too long, but this looks like a true turning point.”found no evidence implicating Saudi leaders in the attack, but said Saudi nationals played a major role in funding Al Qaeda.
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