Biden Visits Ohio Derailment Site, Emphasizes Accountability and Cleanup

President emphasizes federal efforts and accountability for Norfolk Southern, facing mixed community reactions.

President Joe Biden visited East Palestine, Ohio, over a year after a train derailment caused an environmental disaster, emphasizing federal cleanup efforts and accountability for Norfolk Southern.
Biden criticized Norfolk Southern for the derailment, attributing it to greed, and highlighted federal grants for studying the disaster's effects.
The visit faced mixed reactions from the community, with some expressing skepticism and others appreciating the gesture.
Legislation for stronger protective measures for trains carrying hazardous materials is being called for by Biden.
The Environmental Protection Agency has removed over 176,000 tons of hazardous waste, with Norfolk Southern spending over $1.1 billion on the response.