Sometimes leadership is as simple as showing up. When a disaster decimates an American community, the commander-in-chief should be expected to assure the suffering, in person, that the entire nation is behind them.

One hundred and sixty-six days ago, Joe Biden promised he would visit East Palestine. He has failed to keep that promise.

Not only has Joe Biden refused to visit East Palestine, but he has also refused to grant critical assistance to the recovery effort.

[So much for President Empathy. Biden’s hedging on a visit to Maui for ostensibly understandable reasons — a presidential entourage would interfere with the acute disaster response. But if he’s not going to Maui, maybe Biden should go to East Palestine in the meantime. — Ed]