WASSHINGTON, DC—In a move that has raised eyebrows and elicited more than a few chuckles, President* Joe Biden announced today that he will be dedicating his next beach vacation to the victims of the East Palestine train disaster – a tragic event that occurred over a year ago.

A train derailment occurred on February 3, 2023, at 8:55 p.m. EST, when 38 cars of a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, United States. Several railcars burned for more than two days, with emergency crews then conducting a controlled burn of several railcars, which released hydrogen chloride and phosgene into the air.

“While some may see this as an unusual choice for a vacation dedication, I believe it’s important to remember and honor the victims of this tragic event,” Biden said in a statement. “Plus, who doesn’t love a good beach vacation?”

The president*’s decision to commemorate the East Palestine train disaster during his upcoming beach getaway has sparked mixed reactions from the public.

“It’s certainly a unique way to pay tribute to the past,” remarked one observer. “I’m sure the victims of the train disaster would appreciate the sentiment – assuming they’re still around to appreciate it.”

Others, however, were less enthusiastic about the president*’s vacation plans.

“Doesn’t he have more pressing matters to attend to?” questioned one critic. “I mean, I’m all for honoring the past, but maybe he could start by addressing the current crises facing our country?”

Nevertheless, President* Biden remains undeterred in his decision to dedicate his beach vacation to the victims of the East Palestine train disaster.

“History is important, folks,” he declared during a press conference. “And what better way to honor it than by soaking up some sun and sipping on a cold drink by the ocean? It’s what the victims would have wanted, I’m sure.”

As the president* prepares to hit the beach, one thing is certain – his dedication to the victims of the past knows no bounds, even if it means taking a break from the responsibilities of the present.

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