Residents of East Palestine took to Twitter to express gratitude for President Donald Trump’s visit to the town earlier this week, which was made more notable due to Joe Biden’s absence.
“At least somebody actually showed up,” one resident told One America News.
“He’s all heart…He loves everybody, you can tell,” another said.
“He’s all HEART.”
— Daniel Baldwin (@baldwin_daniel_) February 23, 2023
Ohio residents react to Pres. Donald Trump coming to East Palestine, Ohio.
Trump lifted all their spirits.@OANN pic.twitter.com/9zAt6p1Z5u
Residents began cheering and chanting, “Trump! Trump! Trump!” as he arrived in the town.
East Palestine, Ohio residents chant ‘Trump 24’ during Trump visit..
— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) February 23, 2023
Wonder what kind of response maternity leave Pete will get?
pic.twitter.com/CP6Dc99J3H
As the 2024 presidential candidate walked over to the residents, some yelled, “We love you,” and “Thank you for coming!”
2/22/23 | OHIO… pic.twitter.com/iF5xWDUfEd
— Dan Scavino Jr.🇺🇸🦅 (@DanScavino) February 22, 2023
This small American town absolutely lit up today. The happiness Trump brought to the people here in East Palestine can NOT be overstated!
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) February 22, 2023
Thank you for coming, President Trump.
This is exactly what these great people needed. Many now have a newfound sense of hope. pic.twitter.com/6buaVEnKgi
Trump interacted with the town’s residents, shaking hands and signing hats.
Got to meet President Trump with my girls in East Palestine, Ohio! What an honor! Keep praying for the people affected by this disaster and hold the people responsible accountable! #MAGA #ManOfThePeople 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
— Frontline America (@USAFrontline) February 22, 2023
Where’s Biden?! @RealAmVoice pic.twitter.com/Y9YDMPes08
Trump also went into a McDonald’s, joked with smiling employees, bought the fire department and police department lunch, and anyone inside the restaurant.
"What's your speciality today? … I know this menu better than you do."
— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) February 22, 2023
— Donald Trump in East Palestine Ohio McDonalds … buys lunch for fire department and police department pic.twitter.com/b3FUSvMQCY
He also came with truckloads of water and supplies, which were distributed to residents before his arrival:
JUST IN: Trump Lands in East Palestine, Ohio..
— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) February 22, 2023
Essential supplies being passed out to Locals awaiting his arrival…pic.twitter.com/9K0S8QrSZ2
Meanwhile, Tim Pool, host of Timcast, called Trump’s visit a “win win win for everybody.”
.@timcast says that anything corporate press might do to attack Trump over his his visit to East Palestine, Ohio, highlights "that Trump is there and Biden is not."
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) February 23, 2023
He adds "Biden couldn't show up for 10 minutes, get a picture, and leave? … Ukraine's very important!" pic.twitter.com/Oia6JnoSZ5
One reporter asked Trump what his message was to Biden.
Trump responded, “Get over here.”
President Trump On The Ground In East Palestine, Ohio
— The Columbia Bugle 🇺🇸 (@ColumbiaBugle) February 22, 2023
Reporter: "What's your message to Joe Biden?"
President Trump: "Get over here." pic.twitter.com/PoOrZPt5j8
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