More than 1000 people affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks don't want US President Joe Biden to participate in 20th anniversary events unless he agrees to declassify evidence they believe will show a link to Saudi Arabian leaders.
Nearly 1800 of the victims' family members, first responders and survivors released the statement on Friday (local time), asking Biden to stay away from three sites where the attacks took place – in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania - unless he releases the documents.
They believe the documents will confirm Saudi officials were involved in supporting the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Towers.
They argue Biden promised during his election campaign to be more transparent and to release as much information as possible.
"We cannot in good faith, and with veneration to those lost, sick, and injured, welcome the president to our hallowed grounds until he fulfils his commitment," the letter provided to NBC states.