Former President Donald Trump brought hope and much-needed supplies to East Palestine, Ohio, on Wednesday as he promised the embattled community its needs would be forgotten no more.
“We have told you loud and clear: You are not forgotten,” Trump said during his visit, according to NBC. “We stand with you, we pray for you, and we will stay with you and your fight to help [receive] the accountability that you deserve.”
The community has been reeling in the aftermath of a Feb. 3 train derailment and subsequent fire that left a toxic cloud over the town. Although residents were told it was safe to return, many have complained of headaches and rashes.
The incident has been a flashpoint for critics of the Biden administration, who have said the town should have received a better and faster response from federal agencies.
During his visit, Trump — whose penchant for McDonald’s food is well known — went to the local McDonald’s before he left in a gesture of support for first responders.
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“What’s your speciality today? … I know this menu better than you do.”
— Donald Trump in East Palestine Ohio McDonalds … buys lunch for fire department and police department pic.twitter.com/b3FUSvMQCY
— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) February 22, 2023
“What’s your specialty today? … So I know this menu better than you do, OK? I probably know it better than anybody in here,” Trump said as he reached the counter of a McDonald’s restaurant, according to a video clip posted to Twitter.
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“We’re gonna take care of the fire department. We’re gonna take care of the police department,” Trump said.
“We’ll take care of everything,” he said, adding that everyone with him at the McDonald’s would also get a free meal.
I asked Trump what he would have done for East Palestine if he were in office:
“FEMA would have been here a long time ago” pic.twitter.com/7T1QJIClhm
— Savanah Hernandez…
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