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Pete Buttigieg, the current U.S. Transportation Secretary and former unsuccessful mayor, finally made a visit to East Palestine, Ohio, nearly three weeks after a hazardous chemical-laden Norfolk Southern train derailed in the town. However, it became evident that Buttigieg was not adequately prepared for the situation at hand. During a press conference held on location, Buttigieg faced repeated questions about why it took him so long to arrive and why he downplayed the situation. Instead of acknowledging his delay and lack of action, Buttigieg resorted to his usual tactics of blame-shifting and falsely attributed the situation to deregulation during Donald Trump’s presidency.
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It’s unacceptable that Buttigieg is trying to shift blame to President Trump instead of owning up to his own inadequacy. The truth is that the Trump Administration has demonstrated strong leadership in safeguarding the environment, making noteworthy efforts to minimize pollution and promote environmental protection. It’s evident that Buttigieg is using this incident as a chance to advance his political agenda and gain favor with the Biden Administration.
Pete Buttigieg mispronounces "East Palestine" while making a veiled challenge to Donald Trump after his visit to the Ohio town yesterday. pic.twitter.com/msohMstJXw
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PETE BUTTIGIEG: "Sorry, I lost my train of thought." pic.twitter.com/ynz6RD0buv
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REPORTER: "You sent your first tweet expressing concern for the residents of East Palestine a week and a half after the accident happened…Was that waiting too long to express anything?"
PETE BUTTIGIEG: "The answer to your question is yes." pic.twitter.com/w763sHYgX9
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REPORTER: "Should you have come a little sooner?"
PETE BUTTIGIEG: "I'm trying to strike the right balance." pic.twitter.com/TotjwSK4xR
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The residents of East Palestine deserve better treatment than what they have received. They deserve a leader who will acknowledge their actions and make every effort to safeguard their community from any potential harm resulting from the train derailment. It’s high time for Buttigieg to take accountability for his actions rather than attributing blame to others. The people of East Palestine deserve an apology from Buttigieg and an assurance that he will take all the necessary measures to ensure their safety.
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