Burga: Trump’s Political Opportunism is an Insult to Ohioans

Written By Jason Perlman

For Immediate Release
Contact: Mike Gillis 216.334.9068

(East Palestine, Ohio) – The following is a statement from Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga on Donald Trump’s visit to East Palestine, OH. 

 

“Donald Trump’s visit to East Palestine today is nothing more than a political stunt while he has offered no solutions to help the good people of East Palestine affected by this disaster. While president, Mr. Trump allowed his administration to roll back rail safety regulations which have put every American living near a railroad track at risk. Mr. Trump’s shameless attempt to reap political benefit from the hardship being experienced in this community is not surprising. However, if Mr. Trump truly wants to be helpful in reducing train derailments, we encourage him to call for the rail companies to end their stock buybacks and put the needed resources into increasing staffing and strengthening the very regulations that Trump stripped away.”

 

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Jason Perlman
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