Former President Donald Trump is planning to visit East Palestine today as the Columbiana County village will be continuing its cleanup from the train derailment that took place more than two weeks ago.

“Breaking News: Trump will visit East Palestine, Ohio next week,” son Donald Trump Jr. posted on Twitter several days ago. “If our ‘leaders’ are too afraid to actually lead real leaders will step up and fill the void.”

A source familiar with the former president’s plans told Fox News that Trump plans to travel to East Palestine on Wednesday to meet with members of the community.

The visit by Trump, who is running for the presidency in 2024, comes as the situation in East Palestine continues to evolve almost hourly.

The wreck occurred on Feb. 3, when the 150-car Norfolk Southern freight train came off the tracks and caught fire. Due to the potential for an explosion, officials evacuated everyone within a one-mile radius and conducted a “controlled release” of hazardous chemicals. Although residents were cleared to return home just days following the release, there continue to be health and safety concerns.

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