EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — President Donald Trump, in a Thursday evening social media post, said his administration is providing $10 million, through the Economic Development Administration, toward economic recovery in East Palestine, Ohio.
The town was thrust into the national spotlight on Feb. 3, 2023, when a Norfolk Southern train derailed in the area.
Fearing the chemicals inside these containers would explode, officials performed a “controlled burn,” sending a massive plume of smoke into the sky.
In the aftermath, the town has received multiple presidential visits, including Trump and Former President Joe Biden.
“We want to see East Palestine grow, flourish, and be able to take advantage of our now BOOMING Economy,” Trump’s post reads. “It was horrible what was allowed to happen there, and we are with you for the LONG HAUL. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
Republican Ohio Sen. Jon Husted shared the post on X, thanking the president.
“Thank you, Mr. President, for not forgetting East Palestine,” he said. “I look forward to working with you to make sure this community is stronger than ever.”
Spectrum News 1 has reached out to the Economic Development Administration for more information.
You can view a timeline of the East Palestine train derailment and subsequent developments below:
Spectrum News Staff, Cody Thompson
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