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Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya

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The prosecution's case: Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya

Final verdict announced: October 25, 2026 at 2:01 AM ET

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Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya

She was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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What the record shows

The woman was related to the first Ebola victim in Kenya.

The extreme prosecution

Opening Argument

The prosecution argues that this tragic death is not merely a consequence of a viral outbreak but a direct result of the negligence and incompetence of the Trump administration. The prosecution alleges that the first victim's travel from the Democratic Republic of Congo was facilitated by lax border policies that Trump championed. Exhibit A: The Plausible Link. The prosecution submits that the connection between these two deaths and Trump's policies is undeniable. The prosecution imagines a scenario where the first victim's journey was a direct result of Trump's failure to implement strict travel bans. The prosecution alleges: The Domino Effect: The prosecution urges that this outbreak could have been contained if only Trump had prioritized public health over political gain. The prosecution alleges: The Hidden Danger: The prosecution admits that this is not just about two deaths; it is about the potential for a widespread epidemic that could devastate the region. The prosecution alleges: Closing Argument: In the prosecution's theory, the consequences of Trump's policies are dire, and the evidence is clear. The prosecution alleges: Verdict: The prosecution urges the jury to hold Trump accountable for this preventable tragedy.

Prosecution exhibits

  1. Prosecution theory: Trump's lax border policies allowed the virus to enter Kenya.
  2. Prosecution theory: The first victim's travel was a direct consequence of Trump's negligence.
  3. Prosecution theory: The second death is a clear indication of the administration's failure.

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She was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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