Mika Brzezinski Gets Emotional Remembering 9/11 on Morning Joe
On the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Mika Brzezinski found herself reflecting on that tragic day with raw emotion during an episode of Morning Joe. It was a moment that resonated deeply with viewers who tuned in to hear her heartfelt account of the events that unfolded two decades ago.
At 57 years old, Mika vividly recounted the harrowing moments of September 11, 2001, when she was a correspondent for CBS. The memories came rushing back as she described the chaos and courage she witnessed firsthand. It wasn't just a story for her—it was a deeply personal experience that shaped her life and career forever.
Reporting Amidst Chaos
As the towers fell, Mika and her team scrambled to find a safe place to report from. They ended up in a nearby school where they set up a makeshift news station. “We were hiding but also giving water to and interviewing firefighters who were coming into the school, getting a breath of air, getting a drink of water, and then marching right back into the towers before the second one fell,” she told viewers. It was a surreal moment filled with both fear and admiration for the bravery of those first responders.
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One story stood out in particular. “There was one firefighter doing an interview with us and he begged us to tell his wife that he loved her, and then turned around and marched back into the towers, never to be seen again,” Mika continued. Her voice cracked as she shared this memory, highlighting the immense sacrifice these heroes made that day. “Those moments made me realize this was like nothing we had ever seen before. And all of those firefighters and cops walking in there were not going to walk out.”
Reactions Pour In
A clip from the episode was shared on the show’s Instagram page, where fans and followers praised Mika for her courage and vulnerability. “Mika, I know how courageous you were, on that day, reporting from the site, as the towers fell. Memories that will last a lifetime and beyond,” one person commented. Another viewer wrote, “This moved me to tears. Thank you so much for sharing the story of this hero.” Yet another added, “I have goosebumps at your words of the day by the towers.”
Reflecting on Past Posts
It wasn’t the first time Mika revisited those memories. In a September 2021 Instagram post, she shared a clip of her CBS broadcast from the day of the attacks. “We ran to a school — got a landline — started reporting and stayed there interviewing firefighters who came in to get a drink of water, and we watched them march back in to the remaining tower,” she wrote in her caption. She went on to describe the terrifying moment when the second tower fell. “The school was engulfed in the massive rolling debris. Complete darkness. I could hear the debris smashing the windows in the darkness.”
“I will never forget exactly what 9/11 looked and felt like. Usually it’s a bright, brilliant, blue sky that triggers my memory,” she said. “The vivid sparkling sunshine and crisp air reflected the promise of a new beginning. An election. A new job. First days of school for little children. Renewal.”
Returning to Ground Zero
Weeks after the attack, Mika returned to Ground Zero to continue reporting. She felt a duty to cover the story until there was nothing left to say. “I wanted to report the story until there was no story; weeks later I left Ground Zero and went right to my daughter’s kindergarten and I just collapsed and started crying,” the journalist, who shares daughters Emilie and Carlie with ex-husband Jim Hoffer, told Know Your Value. “The teachers were like, ‘You need to go home and get some rest.’”
Once she was home, the weight of the tragedy truly hit her. “It really hit me how hard it had been, how traumatic it had all been. I felt almost guilty about my family being intact after what had happened to so many people. Like, my God, I get to go home,” she reflected. It’s a reminder of the profound impact that day had on everyone, especially those who were there to witness it firsthand.
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