China News Service, February 23. As the "poison train" incident in the United States continued to ferment, former US President Trump visited East Palestine, Ohio on the 22nd local time and delivered a speech.

He criticized the Biden administration for its mishandling of the toxic chemical spill and touted his efforts, such as helping coordinate the delivery of thousands of bottled water to the region.

　　CNN bluntly stated that the derailment of the train carrying toxic chemicals has become a "political tipping point."

Image source: Screenshot of CNN report

　　CNN stated that Trump tried to contrast himself with Biden-Biden made a surprise visit to Ukraine on the 20th, which triggered criticism from some right-wing Republicans in the country.

Some right-wing lawmakers criticized him for choosing to go to Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, instead of the US state of Ohio, arguing that he ignored the crisis of domestic chemical spills.

　　During a visit to a tributary of the Ohio River near the accident site, Trump said that Biden had not yet visited the site of the Feb. 3 accident, which he thought was "terrible."

　　"Unfortunately, as you know, on too many occasions your kindness and perseverance have at some point been met with indifference and betrayal."

　　"You have not been forgotten," Trump said, standing next to a small group of local officials.

　　Trump sought to take credit for the increased federal support the town of East Palestine has received amid an intensifying debate between Democrats and Republicans over whether the government is helping the Ohio town enough.

"When I announced that I was coming, they changed their attitude. It was a surprising situation".

"We got them to act," he said.

On the evening of February 3 local time, a train derailed in northeastern Ohio, USA, and a fire broke out.

The picture shows that part of the train at the scene of the accident is burning.

　　Trump also said he helped coordinate the delivery of thousands of water bottles to the area, some with the "Trump" logo on them.

The bottled water came from the former president's hotel.

　　The US "Capitol Hill" believes that Trump's trip to Ohio has a strong political color.

Long a swing state, Ohio has tilted toward the Republican Party in recent years, providing Trump with electoral votes in the past two presidential elections.

　　At the same time, Biden also seemed eager to show his concern about the situation.

The White House said that during his visit to Poland on the 21st, Biden made five phone calls asking for an update on the derailment and how the EPA would hold Norfolk Southern Company accountable.

　　In addition, Buttigieg, the Transportation Secretary of the Biden administration, will go to the town of East Palestine on the 23rd local time to meet with the local people.

Still, some Republicans called for Buttigieg's resignation, saying he was slow to respond to the disaster.

　　On the evening of February 3, local time, a Norfolk Southern Railroad train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in eastern Ohio, causing a fire.

During the accident, about 1.1 million pounds of high-concentration vinyl chloride leaked.

Vinyl chloride is listed as a class I carcinogen by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

　　At present, this incident has caused nearby residents to suffer from poisoning symptoms such as coughing, diarrhea, tearing, and loss of appetite. A large number of fish have been found dead in local rivers, causing public concern.