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Trump doubts Russian plague is a bioweapon amid unconfirmed second death report
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Summary
President Trump said Wednesday he does not think Russia's pneumonic plague case is a bioweapon, saying Russia claims to have it "under control." Russian media reported a second possible plague-related death in Irkutsk, but authorities have not confirmed it or linked it to plague. The WHO asked Russia for more details on the cause of the illnesses. The Kremlin denied a Trump-Putin call has been scheduled, though Russia says it is open to one.
Left-leaning
- Russia open to a Trump-Putin call as questions mount over plague lab deathCBS News · Oct 7, 1:22 PM
- Trump says ‘we don’t think’ Russian plague case is a bioweaponWashington Post · Oct 7, 2:30 PM
- Fears of a Plague Outbreak in Russia: What to KnowNew York Times · Oct 7, 3:43 PM
Center
- Trump says he does not think suspected Russian plague cases are a bioweaponThe Hill · Oct 7, 2:46 PM
Right-leaning
- Russia’s Plague Mystery Grows After Report Of Second DeathThe Daily Wire · Oct 7, 7:46 AM
- Trump says he’s unsure whether Russian plague is a bioweaponWashington Examiner · Oct 7, 2:37 PM
- Information Blackouts Mount Amid Rumors Of Lab-Leaked Plague, Russian Media Outlet ReportsDaily Caller · Oct 7, 2:58 PM