Former President Donald Trump arrived Wednesday in East Palestine to see how the town is faring after the chemical spill that was caused by the train derailment earlier this month.
The presidential candidate brought water and a large amount of supplies to the Ohio location that included thousands of gallons of cleaning products as a way to help people affected by the disaster. The former President also met with community members and officials to give a speech and remind residents that they will not be forgotten.
Tens of thousands of pounds of goods, food, water being delivered to the people of East Palestine, Ohio right now before Trump’s visit.
Trump paid for all of it.
Number of goods delivered from the Biden Administration: 0. pic.twitter.com/QQADqZl9Uy
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) February 22, 2023
Donald Trump explained that, in addition to being able to see the site, the aftermath, and help the residents, another reason for visiting East Palestine was to encourage the Biden Administration to do more to help solve the problems caused by the train derailment.
Before arriving in Ohio, the former President noted that both Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had said that they would not send aid to East Palestine and pointed out that it only took him to inform that he would visit for the Biden Administration to inform that they would send a team.
However, this Wednesday Trump stated that it is not enough to send people, but that Biden himself should also go to visit East Palestine and help the residents in need.
"I sincerely hope that when your representatives and all of the politicians get here, including Biden, they get back from touring Ukraine, that he's got some money left over," he commented.
45th President Donald Trump visits East Palestine, Ohio after the toxic train derailment . “You are not forgotten,” said Trump. The residents of East Palestine have said it’s been a big slap in the face to see Biden visit Ukraine, but not them. https://t.co/WzvT7Ds43L pic.twitter.com/lJ9HwjHDbg
— Stella Escobedo (@StellaEscoTV) February 22, 2023
The former President assured that, if he were in the White House, FEMA would already be in the area helping those affected.
President Trump in East Palestine: Americans have been "inspired by your strength and your courage." pic.twitter.com/TJf4tcOo5O
— MAGA War Room (@MAGAIncWarRoom) February 22, 2023
"They’re systematically destroying our country and it’s a shame— Buttigieg (Transportation Secretary) should’ve been here," the former President also said during a stop he made at a local fast food restaurant.
