The White House was aware of reports from Irkutsk

The United States outlet Axios reported on October 4 that the presidential administration was aware of reports from Irkutsk Region. Its source was an unnamed administration official.

The report is not a personal statement by President Donald Trump. Nor does it confirm which medical documents the United States side possessed at that point.

The publication timestamp corresponds to October 5 at 04:18:29 in Irkutsk. Trump’s public offer of assistance followed separately.