J.D. Vance’s Powerful Message to Beleaguered Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, Where Rail Accident Wreaked Havoc

The vice president stresses need for ‘confidence they can really rebuild, is that it’s safe, that the air is clean, that the water’s clean, and so forth.’

AP/Gene J. Puskar
Portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed at East Palestine, Ohio. AP/Gene J. Puskar

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Vice President Vance said his return to the village of East Palestine on the second anniversary of the explosive train derailment was about more than just showing up.

“I think showing up is important, but there is action behind it,” he said in an interview with the Washington Examiner after a roundtable with local stakeholders, first responders, and community businessowners.

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