In a show of solidarity and remembrance, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump put their political differences aside as they attended a series of events on Wednesday to mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. The day began at Ground Zero in New York City, where the Twin Towers once stood, with a memorial service attended by Harris, President Joe Biden, Trump, and his running mate JD Vance.

As the names of the fallen were read out by loved ones, Harris and Biden stood side by side with Trump and Vance, just a few feet apart. The atmosphere was somber and poignant, with FDNY and NYPD officers dressed in their uniforms to honor their fallen comrades. Attendees wore shirts printed with the faces of those they lost, while others held laminated signs in tribute.

The Ground Zero site, now adorned with two reflection pools, served as a heartbreaking reminder of the lives lost on that tragic day. The walls of the pools were engraved with the names of the victims, and on Wednesday, they were decorated with fresh bouquets and countless American flags, including ones with thin red stripes to honor the firefighters who perished in the line of duty. The ceremony paid special attention to the sacrifice of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives - almost half the number of on-duty deaths in the history of the New York City Fire Department.

After paying their respects at Ground Zero, Trump and Vance headed to a nearby fire station, accompanied by Trump family members and conservative activist Laura Loomer. Loomer, known for spreading unfounded conspiracy theories about the U.S. government's involvement in 9/11, also attended Tuesday night's debate with Trump. Meanwhile, Harris and Biden traveled to Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where they laid a wreath at the site where one of the hijacked planes crashed during a heroic struggle between passengers and hijackers. Trump visited the Shanksville 9/11 memorial after Harris and Biden departed.

Harris and Biden are also scheduled to attend a memorial service at the Pentagon, another target of the 9/11 attacks. This day of solemn remembrance holds great significance for the nation, as it marks the 20th anniversary of a heinous terrorist act that forever changed the lives of countless Americans. In a statement before the ceremonies, Harris expressed her heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims, emphasizing that the nation stands in solidarity with them.

In an early morning phone interview with Fox News, Trump echoed the sentiments of the day, calling 9/11 a "horrible day" and expressing his deep sadness for the loss experienced by the nation. However, political tensions were evident during the ceremonies, with a woman in the crowd confronting Trump about his absence over the past 20 years.

While the 9/11 anniversary provided a momentary pause from the intensity of the presidential race, the campaigns of Harris and Trump continued to move forward. Harris's solid debate performance against Trump, as indicated by a CNN "flash poll," showed her outperforming him with registered voters by a margin of 63%-37%. Although Trump expressed satisfaction with his own performance, he criticized the debate moderators and hinted at the possibility of not participating in future debates.

As the nation came together to honor the memory of the 9/11 victims, the candidates were reminded that there is still a long road ahead in the contentious race for the presidency. With the race predicted to be close, both campaigns are gearing up for the challenges that lie ahead.

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