On Wednesday, President Donald J. Trump visited East Palestine, Ohio. There, he provided food, bottled water, cleaning supplies, support, and a sense of hope to many Ohio residents who were feeling a sense of hopelessness and despair after the toxic Norfolk Southern train derailment.
In a speech directed to the residents of East Palestine, Ohio, Trump compassionately told those impacted by the tragedy, “You are not forgotten … We stand with you.”
President Trump did not need to go there, nor was he obligated to do so. Rather, he did so because he is a true leader who cares about America and the American people. He always has.
As a matter of fact, it is his love of country that compelled him to first seek the presidency in 2016. At the time, Trump was concerned about the direction of the country and decided to run for president to turn the country around and to make America great again.
While Trump took the time to go to East Palestine, others decided that other things were more important. For example, one prominent Republican and potential presidential candidate decided to take a multi-state tour to promote law enforcement rather than to visit the residents of East Palestine.
Joe Biden has also been a no-show. As reported by the Daily Mail, Florida Representative Matt Gaetz tweeted:
When our border is in crisis, Joe Biden goes home to nap in Delaware. When Ohio burns with toxic chemicals, Biden’s admin says everything is fine. So on Presidents’ Day, I’m not surprised that Biden is ditching America for Ukraine. He ditched America’s interests since the start of his presidency. They can keep him!
Other Republicans echoed this sentiment and criticized Biden’s failure to visit the area.
John C. Maxwell, a New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker about leadership, once said, “People don’t care how much you know — until they know how much you care.”
President Trump genuinely cares, and the residents of Ohio know it. They lined up in droves in anticipation of his visit and were not disappointed. Trump listened to them and provided some much-needed relief and support.
Trump is a true leader. America is lucky to have him!
