The town's mayor said they were fortunate the train was not carrying any dangerous substances at the time of the crash.

"All I can hear every time I think of Zoom is that song of my generation, 'Who's Zoomin' Who?'" Biden said.

"Considering its recent safety record, the government should be giving this company special scrutiny – not special favors."

The boots looked great, but they were as impractical for a disaster area as a small-potatoes mayor is for a Cabinet-level position.

Wildlife in the area has been affected, and residents of East Palestine have expressed concerns about air quality.

"Well, I'd refer you to about a dozen interviews I've given today," Buttigieg said in the embarrassing video clip.

"In too many cases, your goodness and perseverance were met with indifference and betrayal," Trump told East Palestine residents.

Former President Donald Trump handed out hats in East Palestine, Ohio, that made the town the envy of social media.

Former President Donald Trump appears to be doing far more than Joe Biden's administration in the wake of the train derailment in Ohio.

Trump visited East Palestine on Wednesday to speak with local residents and deliver pallets of water and cleaning supplies to the community.