Former President Donald Trump, who visited East Palestine after the incident, praised the Railway Safety Act of 2023 on Monday via his Truth Social account while knocking President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for their lack of urgency.
“JD Vance has been working hard in the Senate to make sure nothing like this EVER happens again, and that’s why it’s so important for Congress to pass his Railway Safety Act,” Trump said in a statement supporting the legislation. “JD’s terrific bill has my Complete and Total Endorsement!!!”
“Crooked Joe Biden has still not visited the incredible Patriots of East Palestine, and Mayor Pete couldn’t get out of there fast enough. But that’s ok — our movement will be their voice, and we will NEVER forget them,” the former president added.
Vance responded by saying, “Fantastic to have President Trump support our railway safety bill.”
“He’s a great friend to the people of East Palestine. If we want to prevent the next East Palestine, it’s time to ignore the chamber of commerce lobby and pass this legislation,” the Buckeye State senator added.
