{"id":2173302,"date":"2024-02-11T00:31:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-11T05:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-reveals-biden-will-visit-east-palestine-on-friday\/"},"modified":"2024-02-11T00:33:38","modified_gmt":"2024-02-11T05:33:38","slug":"white-house-reveals-biden-will-visit-east-palestine-on-friday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-reveals-biden-will-visit-east-palestine-on-friday\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden to visit East Palestine on Friday, White House announces"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhite-house-reveals-biden-will-visit-east-palestine-on-friday%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2173302&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>President\u200c Joe Biden to Visit East\u2064 Palestine, Ohio to Mark Train Derailment \u200cAnniversary<\/h2>\n<p>President Joe\u2064 Biden \u2063is \u2064set to\u2063 travel to East Palestine, \u2064Ohio on\u200c Friday, Feb. 16, to commemorate the anniversary of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-smirks-again-as-he-refuses-questions-about-maui-fires-later-uses-small-stairs-to-board-af1\/\" title=\"Biden smirks, avoids Maui fire questions, uses small stairs for AF1.\">devastating \u200dtrain derailment<\/a>, according to a White House readout.<\/p>\n<p>The visit to East Palestine was previously \u2063mentioned by \u200cthe White House \u2063in late \u2063January, \u200dbut the exact date was unknown.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Supporting \u200bthe Community and Holding Norfolk Southern Accountable<\/h3>\n<p>On Friday, February 16, just over one year after the Norfolk Southern train derailment, the \u2063President will travel to East Palestine, Ohio \u200bto discuss how the Administration\u200b is continuing to work\u200b with state\u2064 and local officials to hold Norfolk Southern accountable and support the community as \u2063it moves forward,&#8221; the White \u2063House said Saturday. &#8220;The President will discuss his\u200c commitment to ensuring the people of\u200d East Palestine are not defined by this single event, and that \u200bhis \u200badministration is delivering on the needs \u200bof families, businesses, and affected residents.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The derailment, which occurred\u2064 on Feb.\u200d 3, 2023, resulted in the burning of thirty-eight \u200crail cars, \u200bsome of\u200c which\u2064 carried hazardous materials. The fire lasted for days, \u2064leading to evacuations and health concerns among residents. President Biden&#8217;s delayed visit to East Palestine has\u200d drawn criticism, \u200bespecially after former President Donald Trump visited on\u200d Feb. \u206322, 2023. In lieu of \u200dhis visit, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was sent\u200c on Feb. 23, 2023.<\/p>\n<p>East Palestine \u200dMayor \u2063Trent Conaway expressed disappointment at the delayed visit\u200b and stated on Jan. 31 that he had invited the president to \u200baddress lingering health concerns. \u200bHowever, he also mentioned that the town is gradually recovering and transitioning from the cleanup phase to the economic development phase.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Commitment to the Community<\/h3>\n<p>In announcing the visit\u200d last month, White \u200bHouse press secretary\u2062 Karine Jean-Pierre \u2064emphasized the \u200bpresident&#8217;s dedication to \u200bsupporting\u200b the community. She \u200cstated, &#8220;The president&#8217;s \u200cfocus has been to do everything that he can to support this community from day one. &#8230; This is about this president being a president \u200cfor \u2062everyone and showing up, showing up \u200bfor this community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Federal investigators have announced that the cause of the train derailment will be revealed during\u2062 a hearing\u2063 in June, 17 months after\u200c the incident occurred. The National Transportation Safety Board will present its findings\u200b and discuss the next steps during the hearings that month.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How is the government working to support the affected community in East Palestine following the Norfolk Southern train derailment?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  On is working to support the affected community and hold Norfolk Southern accountable for the accident.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 Norfolk Southern train derailment occurred on \u200bFebruary 16,\u2062 2021, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/russia-continues-assault-on-ukrainian-port-city-of-odesa\/\" title=\"Russia continues to attack Odesa, a Ukrainian port city.\">causing \u2064significant damage<\/a> and disrupting the lives of the residents of East Palestine. The train was \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whitemarsh-train-derailment-hazmat-crews-called-in-and-homes-evacuated-after-rail-accident\/\" title=\"Hazmat teams summoned and homes evacuated following Whitemarsh train mishap.\">carrying \u200bhazardous materials<\/a>, \u2064which further exacerbated the situation. Several homes were evacuated, and the cleanup process took \u200dseveral weeks to complete.<\/p>\n<p>During his visit, President Biden will meet with community leaders, first \u2062responders, and residents affected by the derailment. He will listen to their stories and concerns and provide assurance that the federal government is committed to assisting them in their recovery efforts.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064President \u200dwill also address \u2062the measures being taken to prevent similar accidents in the future and\u200b to\u2063 hold Norfolk Southern accountable for their role in the derailment. The White House intends \u2064to\u200d use this visit as an opportunity to \u200bhighlight the importance\u2063 of \u2064prioritizing safety in the transportation industry.<\/p>\n<p>Transportation infrastructure has been a significant focus for the Biden administration, with the President \u200cproposing a comprehensive infrastructure plan that aims to modernize and rebuild America&#8217;s roads, bridges, railways,\u200d and ports.\u200d This\u200b visit\u200b to East Palestine not only reflects the\u2062 President&#8217;s commitment to improving transportation, but it also underscores his dedication to supporting communities affected \u2063by devastating incidents.<\/p>\n<p>The President&#8217;s visit will bring attention to the ongoing efforts of federal agencies such as the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Railroad Administration \u200b(FRA) in investigating the \u2064derailment and ensuring that the necessary\u2064 measures are taken to prevent similar\u200b incidents in the future. It will serve as a reminder that the safety and well-being of American citizens remain \u200ca top priority for the administration.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, President Biden&#8217;s visit \u2063will provide\u200d an opportunity to showcase the resilience and strength of the East Palestine community. By standing in solidarity with the residents and acknowledging their struggles, the \u200bPresident aims to instill hope \u200dand confidence in their ability to rebuild and recover.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064visit to\u2064 East Palestine, Ohio, also emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability\u2063 in the aftermath\u200d of such incidents. President \u200dBiden has\u200b consistently stressed \u200cthe need for corporations to adhere to\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/major-airlines-reportedly-duped-delta-united-others-searching-for-jet-engines-built-with-questionable-parts\/\" title=\"Major airlines allegedly deceived: Delta, United, and others seek jet engines made with dubious components.\">rigorous safety standards<\/a> and take responsibility\u200d for their actions. This visit serves as a reminder that \u200cno company is above the law and that they must be held accountable for any harm caused to communities.<\/p>\n<p>As President Biden \u2064arrives in East Palestine to \u200dmark the anniversary of the train \u2064derailment and extend his support to \u2063the affected community, it is a testament\u200c to his commitment to leading with empathy and compassion. His presence in East Palestine sends a powerful message that the federal government stands with its citizens in times of distress and will work tirelessly to assist in their recovery and provide them \u2064with the necessary resources to \u200drebuild their lives.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the visit\u2064 highlights \u2064the importance of staying vigilant in ensuring the safety and\u200b well-being of American communities. It serves as a reminder that accidents like the\u200b Norfolk Southern train derailment should not be forgotten,\u200d but rather\u2064 serve as catalysts\u2062 for change and \u200bimprovements in infrastructure and transportation safety.<\/p>\n<p>As the President begins\u200b his visit, \u2064the people of\u200c East Palestine,\u200c Ohio, and the \u2064nation as a whole, \u2063look forward to witnessing a compassionate leader in action, offering solace, support, \u200band hope to those affected\u2064 by the train derailment. President Biden&#8217;s\u2064 commitment to uplifting \u200bcommunities shines through in this visit, and it is an inspiration to all\u2062 Americans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Year after the train derailment, President Joe Biden will visit East Palestine, Ohio. 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