President Donald Trump is visiting East Palestine this week to tour the damage of the Norfolk Southern train derailment and clean-up efforts. This comes two weeks after the incident, which released toxic pollutants into the air, surface soils, and water.
The EPA has said that the “air is safe” but renowned 9/11 attorney Michael Barasch disagrees. He said it sent “shivers” up his spine as clients of his “are dying every single day from 9/11 toxic dust.” He warns residents of affected areas to “stay away and don’t believe the EPA.”
Barasch claims he has “lost confidence” when it comes to trusting what the EPA says about air safety following disasters like this one. He believes officials should have been more honest with people living in proximity by telling them to stay away until independent scientists can verify that it’s safe.
Ohio State Senator Michael Rulli (R) called for Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s resignation over how he appeared to minimize the disaster by claiming there are a thousand train derailments each year while appearing at a National Association of Counties Conference.
Meanwhile, Ohio Mayor Trent Conaway expressed his relief that FEMA was finally sending resources two weeks later but called for testing for at least the next decade and studies by the Department of Health and Human Services.
It appears President Trump agrees as he travels to East Palestine this week to show support for those affected by this disaster and take necessary steps towards recovering from its consequences.
WATCH: Senator @JDVance1 challenges EPA Administrator Regan to drink the tap water in East Palestine, OH
“If the EPA Administrator wants to stand here and tell people that the tap water is safe…they should be willing to drink it.”pic.twitter.com/Zesm3LoDDr
— William Martin (@wsmartin218) February 16, 2023
