Trump visits East Palestine to deliver truckloads of relief material and comfort to affected residents??

It is said that for politicians every occasion from celebrations to tragedies is campaign opportunity.

During a celebration, they take credit while reminding people that prior to their election the situation was dire.

During a tragedy, they put on a serious demeanor, dress casually, and ensure that videos and photos of them on location are circulated.

Most voters are driven by emotions.

Even if the negligence of the politician caused the tragedy, the sight of their leader rolling up his sleeves and interacting with victims is enough to overlook mistakes. They remember a handshake or a hug or ‘inspiring’ words and vote to re-elect.

It has been more than 20 days ago since the train derailment occurred in East Palestine, Ohio, which left toxic chemicals brewing in the water and air. 

Many are gripped by fear and anxiety despite assurances from government officials that the air and the water are safe. Residents have reported headaches, nausea, burning eyes, and sore throats since the accident.

But the Biden administration doesn't seem to care to even feign compassion. No top official from the federal government has visited the site thus far. 

In fact, Biden flew away to Ukraine where he was busy provoking World War 3, struggling, to construct coherent sentences, and announcing an additional $500 million of taxpayer funds in aid to Ukraine. 

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Biden’s Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg attempted to suggest that the accident was nothing out of the ordinary. 

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He did a series of interviews where he attempted to claim that help was being provided.

Buttigieg’s apathy was so blatant that even MSNBC held him accountable.

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Clearly, Buttigieg must have been upset that his lapdogs were squeaking at him. 

Hence, when a Daily Caller reporter challenged him about his failures, he displayed passive aggressiveness by refusing to answer and asking the reporter to refer to his earlier statements.

He claimed he was taking personal time. Perhaps failing to realize that the victims do not have such a luxury, with the water and air around them severely polluted.

So infuriated was Buttigieg that took a photo of he took a pic of his questioner Jennie Taer. Perhaps it will be sent to the FBI for action? We will know in a few days

https://twitter.com/JennieSTaer/status/1628190304284160001?s=20

Such unscripted and spontaneous interactions usually reveal the true colors of an individual. Buttigieg doesn't care and worst doesn't even care to hide it.

The Biden administration attempted to claim that Buttigieg's failure to visit the affected site is because he didn’t want to “detract from the emergency response efforts.” 

It was utter chaos on the ground made worse by the display of abject apathy by the Biden administration.

Perhaps Biden and Buttigieg feared being harmed by the chemical in the air in the affected zone hence they looked away.

Perhaps it was because the Biden administration knew that the victims weren’t their Democrat voter base and never will be.

They didn’t even send Kamala Harris for a tour. Which was probably a good move. The victims have suffered enough, they must not be subjected to Harris’s word salads or her poorly-timed laughter.

But since it is the Democrats in charge, the media is also looking the other way.

Had this happened when a Republican was in charge, the media would have covered this story in detail, each and every resident would have been interviewed and their plight would have been amplified.

A few days back, President Trump announced that he will be visiting the affected area.

This announcement was enough to cause waves in D.C.

The Western Journal revealed that FEMA initially rejected Ohio’s plea for help, yet hours after President Trump announced his visit to East Palestine, FEMA announced they would be deploying a team to support the ongoing relief efforts.

Yesterday, Trump visited the affected areas.

Shortly before Trump arrived, Buttigieg announced he would visit East Palestine on Thursday. 

Trump was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd of local residents. Many of the local residents were heard shouting, “thank you for coming,” “thank you for not forgetting about us,” and “we love you.”

Upon hearing their chants, Trump went over to greet and shake hands with the people.

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Trump delivered truckloads of bottled water and cleaning supplies to those in need and vowed to continue to provide food and cleaning supplies.

He told the residents: “You are not forgotten.”

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Next Trump stopped by a local McDonald’s and ordered meals for first responders such as the town police and fire brigade and residents of East Palestine, Ohio.

He caused laughter when he said he knows the menu better than anyone in the restaurant, including the employees. 

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Despite not being in government, Trump was paying for the relief material for the suffering residents. This is commendable by any standards and a rare display. 

Trump also had a message for Biden

https://twitter.com/ColumbiaBugle/status/1628476511513726977?s=20

How did the media cover it?

Fox News and NY Post highlighted the fact that Trump had handed over ‘Trump Spring Water' to imply that Trump was promoting his brand following a disaster.

Far-left news organizations the HuffPost, Salon, Newsweek, etc. also focused on branded water.

Many media houses claimed that the train derailment occurred because a rule on the electronic brakes was withdrawn in 2018 by the Trump administration. Breitbart debunked that spurious claim while Trump rejected it.

In the next few days, similar claims will be made where Trump is either blamed for the disaster or called insensitive during his visit.

They will probably sneer at the McDonald’s snacks that Trump served like they do for the habits and activities of the working class.

In a democracy, the media must deliver facts to the people. But instead, they have become the PR wing for the Democrats.

Also, accountability from officials is essential for any civilized democracy. Dereliction of duty must have consequences. Buttigieg should have resigned or should have been sacked. But that didn't happen, despite him being a repeated offender.

Perhaps a 'deal' was struck between Buttigieg and the Democrat Leadership for Buttigieg to withdraw from the Presidential race in 2020 and clear the path for Biden. Perhaps that is what prevent Buttigieg's or maybe they just don't care. 

Trump also presented a clear contrast between how he would have handled the train derailment and hazardous chemical exposure and the Biden administration’s slow and reluctant response to the disaster.

Trump said that he would have dispatched funds for relief work. He also said he would have sent doctors to the affected location and care of and consoled the victims.

Trump's deep connection with regular people is what caused the MAGA movement. That bond still prevails, and the respect is mutual, which is why Trump doesn’t have to engage in any virtue signaling or disingenuous displays.

This was a display of leadership by President Trump.

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