Biden's been pressed to visit the site since a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed on Feb. 3.
Biden was asked about if he had plans to visit as he was exiting a lunch with Senate Democrats flanked by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Biden demurred a few hours earlier Friday when pressed by ABC's David Muir on criticism from local officials that hadn't yet visited. The president said he'd made it clear that "anything" officials needed would be provided to them. Last week, Biden ordered door-to-door visits from federal agencies to the families affected by the derailment.
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