Coverage dated February 20, 2023 to February 22, 2023

Pete Buttigieg "proud" of Ohio train derailment response

Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 2 developments

The Secretary of Transportation said he was in East Palestine, Ohio, for "the work, not the politics."

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Developments in this update

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Feb 21, 2023
Pete Buttigieg announces visit to East Palestine following Ohio train derailment
Headline from WTOL Toledo ·
Feb 23, 2023Newest
Pete Buttigieg "proud" of Ohio train derailment response
Headline from Newsweek ·

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27 articles, oldest first.

The Daily Caller
‘Planning To Go’: Pete Buttigieg Won’t Say When He Plans To Visit Ohio Town 17 Days After Toxic Derailment (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Feb 20, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Tuesday he plans to visit East Palestine, Ohio, without specifying when he would do so.
BizPac Review
Buttigieg says he plans to visit East Palestine, eventually (opens BizPac Review)
Published Feb 20, 2023
BizPac Review's feed description
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Tuesday he plans to visit East Palestine, Ohio, where a train derailment disaster occurred early this month, without specifying when he would […]
Washington Examiner
Ohio train derailment: Buttigieg says he's 'planning to go' to East Palestine (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 21, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he "plans to go" to East Palestine, Ohio, where a large train derailment that released multiple chemicals occurred earlier this month.
Breitbart News
NE Train Cars Derail Same Day Buttigieg Promises East Palestine Visit (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 21, 2023
Breitbart News's feed description
Train cars derailed in Nebraska the same day Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced his intention to visit East Palestine, Ohio,
WTOL Toledo
Pete Buttigieg announces visit to East Palestine following Ohio train derailment (opens WTOL Toledo)
Published Feb 21, 2023
WTOL Toledo's feed description
The visit comes a day after former President Donald Trump's trip to East Palestine.
The Washington Free Beacon
Report: Buttigieg Finally Plans To Visit East Palestine—Three Weeks After Chemical Disaster (opens The Washington Free Beacon)
Published Feb 21, 2023
The Washington Free Beacon's feed description
Nearly three weeks after the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, that led to the release of toxic chemicals, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is finally planning to visit the devastated town, Politico reported on Wednesday.
Fox News
Pete Buttigieg to visit East Palestine, Ohio, 20 days after toxic train derailment (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 21, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg will travel to East Palestine Ohio on Thursday to survey fallout of a toxic train derailment that led to widespread fears of contamination.
CBS News
Buttigieg to visit East Palestine, Ohio, to evaluate train derailment response on Thursday (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 21, 2023
CBS News's feed description
The transportation secretary told CBS News on Tuesday he was "very eager" to speak with residents.
BizPac Review
Damage control? Buttigieg will visit East Palestine ONE DAY after Trump's trip (opens BizPac Review)
Published Feb 21, 2023
BizPac Review's feed description
Transportation Sec Pete Buttigieg seems to detract from fmr Pres Donald Trump's Ohio visit after failing to respond to the disaster.
PJ Media
Coincidence? Buttigieg to Visit East Palestine the Day After Trump Did (opens PJ Media)
Published Feb 22, 2023
PJ Media's feed description
After previously indicating he would go to East Palestine, Ohio, only when the time was right, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is now scheduled to travel to the site of the train derailment an...
Newsweek
Pete Buttigieg "proud" of Ohio train derailment response (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 22, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
The Secretary of Transportation said he was in East Palestine, Ohio, for "the work, not the politics."
MyNorthwest
Buttigieg visits East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment site (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Feb 22, 2023
MyNorthwest's feed description
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) -- Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited East Palestine, Ohio, on Thursday to tour the site where a train wrecked
Independent Journal Review
Commentary: Buttigieg Travels to East Palestine Nearly 3 Weeks After Train Derailment (opens Independent Journal Review)
Published Feb 22, 2023
Independent Journal Review's feed description
Nearly three weeks after the incident, Buttigieg is visiting the town.
Breitbart News
Pete Buttigieg Visits East Palestine as His Press Secretary Refuses to Answer Questions on Camera (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 22, 2023
Breitbart News's feed description
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited East Palestine, Ohio, on Thursday, nearly three weeks after the fiery train derailment.
CBS News
Buttigieg heads to East Palestine, Ohio, as probe of train derailment continues (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 22, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is heading to the town jolted by a Norfolk Southern train derailment.
BizPac Review
Buttigieg spox does NOT appreciate being asked why her boss didn’t come to East Palestine until Trump visited (opens BizPac Review)
Published Feb 22, 2023
BizPac Review's feed description
Buttigieg visited East Palestine 20 days after a train derailment took place contaminating the entire town and forcing residents to flee.
Breitbart News
Watch: Pete Buttigieg Refuses to Explain Why It Took 3 Weeks to Visit East Palestine (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 22, 2023
Breitbart News's feed description
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Thursday refused to explain why it took nearly three weeks to visit East Palestine, Ohio.
10TV Columbus
Buttigieg visits train derailment site in East Palestine (opens 10TV Columbus)
Published Feb 22, 2023
10TV Columbus's feed description
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited East Palestine, Ohio, on Thursday to tour the site where a train wrecked nearly three weeks ago.
Breitbart News
Pete Buttigieg Follows Donald Trump to East Palestine (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 22, 2023
Breitbart News's feed description
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is heading to East Palestine, Ohio, on Thursday following former President Donald Trump's visit.
Washington Post
Post Politics Now: Buttigieg heads to Ohio amid recriminations over train derailment (opens Washington Post)
Published Feb 22, 2023
Washington Post's feed description
President Biden's transportation secretary is making a trip to East Palestine a day after former president Donald Trump visited the tiny town in Ohio.

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