Trump criticizes federal response to Ohio train derailment
February 22, 2023
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized the federal response to the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, as a "betrayal" during a visit to the village where residents and local leaders are increasingly frustrated more than two weeks after the disaster.
The former president, who is mounting a third bid for the White House, wore his trademark red "Make America Great Again" cap as he said the community needs "answers and results," not excuses.
"In too many cases, your goodness and perseverance were met with indifference and betrayal," Trump said at a fireh...
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