Exclusive: Dick Cheney told Newsmax reporter about federal response to 9/11
Former Vice President Dick Cheney exclusively detailed his role in directing the federal response to the 9/11 attacks to Newsmax's Chief Washington Correspondent James Rosen. Cheney discussed operating from the Presidential Emergency Operations Center and the shock and fog of war experienced during the crisis, including relaying President Bush's shoot-down order for approaching aircraft. The interview also touched upon Cheney and Bush's joint testimony before the 9/11 Commission and the subsequent national security architecture that prevented further mass casualty attacks.
Cheney's account provides a firsthand perspective on the federal government's immediate actions and decision-making processes during the 9/11 attacks, offering insights into the leadership and operational challenges faced during a national crisis.