Former President Donald Trump's visit on Wednesday to East Palestine in the weeks after a train derailment led to the release of toxic chemicals in the Ohio village illustrates that, unlike other 2024 presidential candidates, his campaign is keenly focused on issues affecting blue-collar Americans, political analysts say.
After rumors swirled that Trump would be the first declared or potential candidate to visit the Rust Belt community in the wake of the Feb. 3 disaster, which left residents concerned if their air and water were safe, Trump on Saturday confirmed the trip on Truth Social.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.