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Alex Witt and Chris Jansing reflect on their emotional experiences covering 9/11

11 SEP 2026 · 09:36 ET·10:33·8.67K VIEWS·0.1× USUAL PACE

MSNBC anchors Alex Witt and Chris Jansing shared their personal experiences covering the September 11th attacks. Witt described her difficult journey to Ground Zero, navigating blocked transportation and eventually getting a ride from NYPD officers. Jansing recounted the surreal experience of anchoring live breaking news, initially believing a small plane had hit the World Trade Center, and how quickly the narrative shifted as more information emerged, including the name Osama bin Laden.

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The personal accounts of journalists covering 9/11 provide a unique perspective on the day's unfolding tragedy and its immediate aftermath.

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