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Trump defends Saudi-backed golf tournament at NJ golf club

Former President Donald Trump is defending his decision to host a Saudi-backed LIV golf tournament at his New Jersey club this weekend despite protests from families who say the kingdom’s alleged ties to the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks make the event shameful.

A group of families impacted by the attacks, known as 9/11 Justice, is running ads that rip into Mr. Trump and other participants at the Bedminster tourney. They also plan to protest on-site.

They say it is especially painful to see the event being held only 50 miles from Ground Zero.

“Well, nobody’s gotten to the bottom of 9/11, unfortunately, and they should have,” Mr.