Today, President Biden is scheduled to return to Washington following a meeting in Poland with leaders of the Bucharest Nine, countries on NATO’s eastern flank that have grown increasingly wary of Russia’s aggression since its invasion of Ukraine nearly a year ago. Biden’s trip, which also included a surprise visit to Kyiv and a fiery speech in Warsaw about U.S. resolve in aiding Ukraine, has highlighted his leadership role on the world stage as he prepares to launch an expected 2024 reelection bid.
On Wednesday, one of the Republicans seeking to replace Biden, former president Donald Trump, plans to travel to East Palestine, Ohio. He is expected to accuse Biden of neglecting his duties back home following a train derailment there more than two weeks ago. Trump’s trip, however, is raising questions about his own record on rail safety while in the White House.
