President Biden will visit East Palestine, Ohio, on Friday for the first time since a disastrous train derailment released more than a million gallons of toxic chemicals in the area.&nbsp;

The president has been heavily criticized by Republicans and local residents for not visiting the area earlier.&nbsp;

The incident resulted in many residents having to abandon their homes and suffering from various ailments.&nbsp;

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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President Biden is speaking in East Palestine, Ohio, on Friday, a year after a train derailment sparked a fiery environmental disaster.{ai:summary}#politics #societyPresident Biden faces criticism for visiting East Palestine, Ohio, after a train derailment led to a toxic chemical release, displacing residents and causing health issues.

Biden to speak in East Palestine, Ohio, a year after toxic train derailment led to environmental disaster

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