Vice President J.D. Vance visited East Palestine, Ohio, on Monday to mark the second anniversary of the disastrous train derailment that left the small town reeling.
Vance promised during his visit that the Trump administration would complete the environmental cleanup and work to help the area get its economic footing. The visit comes two years after a train operated by Norfolk Southern carrying toxic chemicals derailed, causing widespread environmental damage and prompting thousands to evacuate.
“President Trump wanted to deliver a message that this community will not be forgotten, will not be left behind, and we’re in it for the long haul in East Palestine,” Vance said. “People have to be confident that they can build a business here, raise a family here. That is going to take a long-term commitment, and that is something people should expect.”
He said that it was a…
