Trump offered assistance to Russia

On October 5, United States President Donald Trump publicly said he was ready to help Russia. ABC News, the news division of the United States American Broadcasting Company, relayed his remarks. This investigation has not established the precise minute of the statement.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported that the situation was being monitored; his position appeared in a report by AP (Associated Press), the United States news cooperative.

An offer of help does not mean it was accepted. The collected material contains no confirmation that United States specialists arrived, were given laboratory access or agreed on a joint investigation program.

Rubio later asked for more information, while Trump announced plans to speak with the Russian president.