Trump is not in denial nor is Rudy G., but huge chunks of the American populace just can't seem to come to grips with the fact that the world is at war...a war started by and continued by orthodox islam.
Keep in mind, denial is a POWERFUL psychological defense mechanism.
Short clip here of more truth trickle out. A Sept 12, 2001 show.
“Howard Stern Caller Confirms Trump: Muslims Did Cheer After 9/11 “
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8KdmyCh7z8&feature=youtu.be