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Trump Dodges Crucial Question About Plague Outbreak in Russia

Donald Trump is dragging his feet in dealing with the recent pneumonic plague case in Russia. Speaking with reporters on the White House South Lawn Tuesday evening, the president appeared completely disaffected and uninterested in the matter, offering short replies about his approach to the worrisome outbreak. However, in doing so, Trump also revealed…

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