Fact Check: During 911 one of plain hit pentagon to hide massive unjustified spendings

Fact Check: "During 911 one of the planes hit the Pentagon to hide massive unjustified spending"

What We Know

On September 11, 2001, American Airlines Flight 77 was hijacked and crashed into the Pentagon, resulting in the deaths of all 64 people on board and 125 individuals inside the building (National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial). This tragic event was part of a coordinated terrorist attack orchestrated by al-Qaeda, which also included the attacks on the World Trade Center.

Following the attacks, the Pentagon's budget saw significant increases. The Pentagon budget, including both the base budget and the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) account, rose by over 10% in the first year after the attacks, marking a decade of unprecedented budget increases (Profits of War). By 2010, Pentagon spending had peaked, and total spending related to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq has exceeded $14 trillion since 2001 (Costs of War).

Analysis

The claim that the Pentagon was intentionally targeted to "hide massive unjustified spending" lacks credible evidence and is based on conspiracy theories rather than factual information. The events of 9/11 were thoroughly investigated by the 9/11 Commission, which concluded that the attacks were planned by al-Qaeda as a means of instilling fear and disrupting American society (9/11 Commission Report).

The assertion that the crash was a deliberate act to obscure financial mismanagement or spending is unfounded. The increase in Pentagon spending post-9/11 is well-documented and can be attributed to the immediate military response to the attacks and subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, rather than any cover-up related to the attacks themselves (Profits of War, Costs of War).

Furthermore, the sources discussing the financial implications of 9/11 focus on the economic impact of the attacks and the subsequent military actions, not on any conspiracy to hide spending (The Cost of 9/11). The Pentagon Memorial itself serves as a tribute to the victims of the attack, emphasizing the loss of life rather than any financial narrative (National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial).

Conclusion

Verdict: False
The claim that one of the planes hit the Pentagon to hide massive unjustified spending is not supported by credible evidence. The tragic events of 9/11 were the result of a terrorist attack, and while Pentagon spending did increase significantly afterward, this was a direct response to the military actions taken in the wake of the attacks, not a cover-up of financial mismanagement.

Sources

1. Profits of War: Corporate Beneficiaries of the Post-9/11 Pentagon
2. The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
3. The Profits of War | Costs of War
4. PDF Profits of War Hartung Costs of War Sept 13, 2021 - DAU
5. PDF September 11th Victim Compensation Fund - United States Department of Justice
6. PDF Costs of War U.S. Budgetary Costs of Post-9 11 Wars 9.1.21
7. The Cost of 9/11 - Interactive Feature and Observations by CREATE's Adam Rose
8. The 9/11 Commission Report