Arr, when asked about sailin' to East Palestine, Biden be sayin': 'Tis gonna take a fortnight or two!"
2023-09-02
Avast ye scurvy landlubbers! Whilst addressin' a tempestuous Hurricane Idalia conference in Live Oak, Florida, President Biden did confess to the press that he hath not yet had the opportunity to set foot in East Palestine, Ohio, where the poor souls still suffer from a grand train mishap that wreaked environmental havoc back in February. Arrr, the misfortune!
President Joe Biden was asked why he had not yet visited East Palestine, Ohio, several months after the town was devastated by a train derailment that caused environmental pollution and contaminated water. During a press conference in Live Oak, Florida, where he was discussing the government's efforts to assist those impacted by Hurricane Idalia, Biden explained that his busy schedule had prevented him from visiting East Palestine. He jokingly mentioned that he had considered going there but was reminded that he had other international trips to make. Biden reassured the crowd that the federal government would provide the necessary resources to help East Palestine recover. The town had been hit by a freight train derailment on February 3, which led to concerns about toxic chemicals and health issues among residents. Despite promises to visit, Biden had yet to fulfill his commitment, drawing criticism from Ohio Republicans. Cleanup efforts were still ongoing, with significant amounts of soil containing chemicals. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for a statement but did not receive a response.