Trump Says 'Not Much Connection' Between Missing, Dead Experts
President Donald Trump stated there is 'not much of a connection' between the deaths and disappearances of scientists and workers linked to advanced research. Earlier, Trump had called the incidents 'pretty serious stuff,' prompting the administration to launch an investigation. The White House has promised a full report following a review of the cases.
- ▪President Donald Trump said there is 'not much of a connection' between the missing or deceased scientists and workers with ties to advanced research.
- ▪Trump previously described the incidents as 'pretty serious stuff' and expressed concern that some of those affected were 'very important people.'
- ▪White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the administration would investigate the cases.
- ▪Trump noted that some individuals were sick or died by self-inflicted means, while others had different personal circumstances.
- ▪The administration is preparing a full report on the findings of the review.
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By Joe EdwardsLive News ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.President Donald Trump said there is “not much of a connection” between the missing or deceased scientists and workers with ties to advanced research, whose cases have fueled claims of a possible link.Weeks of reports and online speculation had raised questions about a possible connection among a series of deaths and disappearances dating back several years, capturing the attention of the public, lawmakers, and federal agencies.Trump further elevated the focus when, earlier this month he described the incidents as “pretty serious stuff,” saying that he hoped it was coincidence but that “some of…
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