September 23 (2025-09-23)– October 21, 2025 (2025-10-21)
The 9/11 Files is a 2025 American documentary series created and hosted by Tucker Carlson. The series investigates the September 11 attacks, challenging the official narrative presented in the 9/11 Commission Report by drawing on declassified documents, firsthand accounts from former intelligence officials, and critiques of government secrecy. It premiered on September 23, 2025, on the Tucker Carlson Network streaming platform, with episodes released weekly through October 21, 2025. The series calls for a new independent 9/11 Commission, arguing that the original inquiry was compromised to protect political interests.[1][2][3][4]
Produced exclusively for subscribers to the Tucker Carlson Network, the series has garnered significant attention for its allegations of intelligence failures, cover-ups, and potential conspiracies involving the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and other U.S. agencies. It features interviews with whistleblowers and 9/11 family members, positioning itself as a corrective to what Carlson describes as "the worst lie the government has told us."[5][6]
Background
The series was announced in August 2025, with a trailer teasing "the true story of 9/11" withheld for nearly 25 years. Carlson, a former Fox News host known for his conservative commentary, launched the Tucker Carlson Network in 2023 after his departure from Fox. The 9/11 Files builds on Carlson's prior discussions of 9/11 skepticism, including interviews with figures like former Congressman Curt Weldon and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, where he explored unanswered questions about the attacks.
The production drew from declassified court documents, the 9/11 Commission Report itself, and testimonies from individuals involved in pre-9/11 intelligence operations. Carlson framed the series as a response to ongoing demands from 9/11 victims' families for full transparency, echoing calls for declassification amplified in Carlson's earlier broadcasts. Episodes are accompanied by "Watch Companions"—interactive guides with timelines, evidence summaries, and key figures to aid viewers in following the narrative.[7]
Episodes
Episode 1: "The CIA’s Secret Mission Gone Wrong"
Former FBI agent Mark Rossini, embedded in the CIA's Bin Laden unit, claims the agency knew two hijackers were in the U.S. but attempted to recruit them for a "false-flag" operation instead of alerting the FBI. The episode details intelligence silos and a failed mission that "spiraled out of control," raising questions about deliberate negligence.[8]
Episode 2: "The Cover-up Commission"
Focusing on the 9/11 Commission, the episode interviews 9/11 widow Kristen Breitweiser, who accuses the panel of omitting key evidence to protect the Bush administration. It highlights discrepancies in the official report, including ignored warnings from allies.[9]
Episode 3: "They Could Have Stopped It"
This installment examines preventable lapses, featuring ex-CIA officer Michael Scheuer on ignored al-Qaeda chatter and FBI frustrations with CIA stonewalling. It argues the attacks were foreseeable with proper inter-agency sharing.[10]
Episode 4: "From Cover-up to Conspiracy"
Building on prior episodes, it delves into declassified documents suggesting broader complicity, including Saudi ties and Building 7's collapse. Former CIA analyst John Kiriakou discusses suppressed leads.[11]
Episode 5: "From Tragedy to Tyranny"
The finale connects 9/11 to post-attack policies like the Patriot Act, alleging the event was exploited for surveillance expansion and endless wars. Carlson calls for a victim-led reinvestigation.[12]
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