President Biden’s delayed visit to East Palestine, Ohio, one year after a train derailment and toxic spill has sparked controversy.
Critics suggest the visit may be a political move to salvage his image, contrasting it with Trump’s prompt response to the incident.
Trump has expressed skepticism about Biden’s motives, insinuating that the visit might not yield a warm reception.
President Trump buying lunch for all the firefighters and first responders in East Palestine, Ohio pic.twitter.com/5D6ba1BmjD
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“You are not forgotten. We stand with you. We pray for you. And we will stand with you and your fight to help ensure the accountability that you deserve,” Trump said.
“The community has shown the tough and resilient heart of America,” he added. “And that’s what it is. This is really America right here. We’re standing in America.”
“With the World blowing up around us, with the Middle East on FIRE, Biden has finally decided to visit East Palestine, Ohio, a year late, and only to develop some political credibility because EVERYTHING else he has done has been such a DISASTER,” Trump wrote.
“I know those great people, I was there when it counted, and his reception won’t be a warm one. Worst President in History!”
“The best time for him to come would be February of 2025 when he is on his book tour,” East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway said.
“The President is always welcome to our town. … That being said, I don’t know what he would do here now.”
Biden’s purported lack of time for the visit has been questioned, with some viewing the impending visit as an empty gesture likely to backfire.
