President Trump just tweeted that he and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19:
Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2020
In case the tweet doesn’t show up for you, it says “Tonight, FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!”
Earlier tonight Trump reported that Hope Hicks, one of his top advisors, had tested positive for the virus:
Hope Hicks, who has been working so hard without even taking a small break, has just tested positive for Covid 19. Terrible! The First Lady and I are waiting for our test results. In the meantime, we will begin our quarantine process!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2020
It goes without saying that we pray for the President and First Lady’s speedy recovery. They are in great hands and I’m sure they’ll be fine.
UPDATE: The President’s doctor released this statement confirming the diagnosis and saying that President Trump and the First Lady are both well:
UPDATE: A tweet from the First Lady saying they are feeling fine and are quaranting:
As too many Americans have done this year, @potus & I are quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19. We are feeling good & I have postponed all upcoming engagements. Please be sure you are staying safe & we will all get through this together.
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) October 2, 2020