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9/11 families protest Saudi-backed LIV golf event at Bedminster club; Trump tries to patch things up

Families of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks are condemning former President Donald Trump’s decision to hold a Saudi-backed LIV Golf event at his club in New Jersey.

The group, 9/11 Justice, is running ads that cite Saudi involvement in the attacks. The 30-second spot features relatives of victims ripping into Mr. Trump and participants in the Bedminster event.

“This golf tournament is taking place 50 miles from Ground Zero,” one man says in the 30-second spot. “I’m never gonna forget, never gonna forgive the golfers for taking this blood money.”

The families plan to hold protests ahead of the tournament, which kicks off Friday and is expected to feature big names such as Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson.