Biden faces political threat with East Palestine train derailment

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Biden and the White House face a political threat over the fallout from the administration's response to the Norfolk Southern train derailment. Republicans have gone on the attack over the Feb. 3 derailment and asked why Biden has not visited the impacted community. Former President Trump on Wednesday accused the Biden administration of indifference and betrayal toward East Palestine.

Published 3 months ago · East Palestine, United States

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