During the most recent episode of “Verdict,” Republican Senator Ted Cruz of Texas criticized Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for his handling of the East Palestine, Ohio, train catastrophe.
Cruz’s comments come as Buttigieg visits the town for the first time in weeks after a train crashed there, dumping massive amounts of dangerous chemicals, which were then set on fire, prompting concerns about the potential health effects on the local population.
“Look, it’s ludicrous that Joe Biden hasn’t been to East Palestine yet,” Cruz stated. “You have a city in the United States that was on fire because of a big derailment, where the water is being poisoned and the air is being poisoned, and it has been going on for several days, and this government does not give a damn,” said one resident.
Since the neighborhood voted so heavily for former President Trump, Cruz claims the Biden government does not give a hoot about it.
And it’s quite evident what they think of you. Take a look at yourself; politics permeate every aspect of life. It’s nonstop public relations and communications, he declared. Hence, traveling there sends the wrong message. Besides, it’s rather eye-catching.
As a result, Cruz shifted his attention to Buttigieg, who has been under fire for his ineffective handling of several issues that are his responsibility.
We need to know, “What the heck did Pete Buttigieg do to get fired?” Claimed Cruz. Has there ever been a transportation secretary in the United States history who has messed up more things? From the nationwide supply chain breakdown that plagued his first year in office, which made it difficult to procure food, water, and other necessities for the public?