Trump announces $10M in aid to East Palestine tied to 2023 train derailment
Source: The Hill
02/20/26 4:03 PM ET
President Trump announced late Thursday that the federal government will provide $10 million to East Palestine, Ohio, to support ongoing recovery efforts from a 2023 train derailment that triggered an environmental disaster and lingering health concerns in the community.
Trump, who has repeatedly accused former President Biden’s administration of mishandling its response to the incident, said the Economic Development Administration would allocate the money. “To the Great People of East Palestine, Ohio, who were disgracefully betrayed and forgotten about by Crooked Joe Biden — ‘TRUMP’ has never forgotten about you, and never will!” the president wrote in a Truth Social post.
“We want to see East Palestine grow, flourish, and be able to take advantage of our now BOOMING Economy. It was horrible what was allowed to happen there, and we are with you for the LONG HAUL. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” he added.
The Trump administration launched a research initiative last year to examine the health outcomes stemming from the Feb. 3, 2023, derailment, which leaked toxic chemicals and forced more than 2,000 residents to evacuate the small town located near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border.
Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5748270-trump-announces-east-palestine-funding/
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