Trump States Planned Call with Putin to Discuss Pneumonic Plague Concerns
Former President Trump has stated he has a scheduled call with Russian President Putin to discuss a potential case of pneumonic plague in Russia.
Chico Redding, CA, October 6, 2026 —
Former President Donald Trump has indicated that he has a planned conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to statements made by Trump, the discussion is set to address a potential occurrence of pneumonic plague within Russia.
The specific details regarding the nature of the potential pneumonic plague case, including its location within Russia, the source of this information, or any timelines associated with its detection, were not provided in the statements.
Similarly, the exact date or time frame for this scheduled call between Trump and Putin was not specified. The former president did not elaborate on the specific context or the basis for his understanding of this potential health concern in Russia.
Pneumonic plague is a severe and often rapidly progressing bacterial infection that can be transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets. It is a serious illness that requires prompt medical attention.
Information concerning the preparedness or response measures by Russian health authorities, or any international engagement related to this matter beyond the stated planned call, was not detailed.
Former President Trump’s office or representatives have not released further information regarding the substance or expected outcomes of the planned discussion with President Putin.
Story summarized from the original created by By WILL WEISSERT and MICHELLE L. PRICE – Associated Press on www.actionnewsnow.com, see more information here.
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