EPA Chief, Ohio Gov. Drink Tap Water in Viral Video
In late February 2023, a video depicted three officials purportedly drinking tap water in East Palestine, Ohio, to allay fears of contamination.
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Trump, Ohio, Train Brakes, and Deregulation
After a February 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, a meme claimed that former U.S. President Donald Trump deregulated industries (including rail).
‘Meanwhile in Ohio’ ‘Death Plume’ Image
A viral February 14 2023 Facebook post purportedly showed a giant black smoke plume in Ohio, a result of a disastrous derailment.