Trump says Russia plague reports concerning: Microbes ‘stronger and smarter’
- Posted on October 5, 2026
- By The Hill
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President Trump expressed serious concern regarding a suspected plague outbreak detected in Russia, emphasizing heightened U.S. monitoring of the situation. Trump highlighted the evolving threat posed by increasingly resistant microbial strains, suggesting these pathogens are becoming more resilient and adaptive. The State Department confirmed its active surveillance of the potential health crisis, underscoring international biosecurity concerns and the need for collaborative monitoring of emerging infectious disease threats.
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