# How George W. Bush reacted to the 9/11 attacks

https://mins.news/en/video/54623

- CBS News, 2026-09-11 13:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqlh6ZuLogw

> George W. Bush was visiting a Florida elementary school classroom when he learned of the 9/11 attacks. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, who was traveling with Bush that day 25 years ago, revisits his response.

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