Trump Comments on Russian Plague Death: ‘A Rough Disease’

Trump calls Russian plague death 'a rough disease,' as investigation into lab accident unfolds.

October 7, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump has made remarks about the death of a Russian laboratory worker who was exposed to the pneumonic plague, calling it ‘a rough disease’ that once was more controllable.

Darya Shipilova, a 28-year-old researcher at the Anti-Plague Research Institute in Shelekhov, Siberia, died last week after accidentally breaking a test tube containing the deadly pathogen, according to local media reports.

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Authorities have placed hundreds of individuals under medical observation following the incident, as reported by the independent Russian outlet Baikal People. Trump claimed microbes have become stronger, comparing them to an army, and stated the U.S. would assist those facing similar challenges. The plague remains treatable with antibiotics.

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