Trump admin didn't want Ebola-exposed Americans, sent them to Berlin, Prague
The Trump administration reportedly resisted allowing Ebola-exposed Americans to return to the U.S. for treatment, sending them instead to Germany and the Czech Republic. Peter Stafford, an American surgeon infected with Ebola, was delayed in his evacuation, raising concerns about his health. The CDC confirmed Stafford's positive test for Ebola, while his wife and children were also flown to Germany for monitoring.
- ▪Peter Stafford, an American surgeon, tested positive for Ebola after being exposed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- ▪The Trump administration allegedly resisted allowing Stafford to return to the U.S. for treatment, opting instead to send him to Germany.
- ▪The CDC confirmed that Stafford is in stable condition after arriving in Germany for care.
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Rejected Trump admin didn’t want Ebola-exposed Americans, sent them to Berlin, Prague Officials denied refusing entry, but dodged questions on why Americans didn’t return. Beth Mole – May 20, 2026 5:58 pm | 33 A medical worker is seen at an Ebola isolation and observation site for suspected cases and close contacts in Goma, the Democratic Republic of the Congo DRC, on May 19, 2026. Credit: Getty | Str/Xinhua A medical worker is seen at an Ebola isolation and observation site for suspected cases and close contacts in Goma, the Democratic Republic of the Congo DRC, on May 19, 2026.
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