Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) had a rare moment of unity with Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) over the catastrophic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Omar said the crash, which unleashed dangerous chemicals into the environment, will be harmful to nearby residents for decades to come. Cruz agreed with the Democrat's comment."East Palestine railroad derailment will have a significant negative impact on the health and well-being of the residents for decades and there is almost zero national media attention. We need Congressional inquiry and direct action from @PeteButtigieg to address this tragedy," Omar tweeted.
Ohio officials are deliberating over whether to conduct a controlled release amid fears that the cars will explode as the combustible chemicals continue to sit there. "So do you support reinstating the rail safety rules that Trump repealed — while Norfolk Southern executives made millions and spent billions on stock buybacks — and expanding the safety rules to cover trains that carry these chemicals?" Omar replied to Cruz.
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