President Trump And First Lady Melania Trump Test Positive For COVID-19
BALTIMORE (WJZ)-- President Trump announced on Twitter that he and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19.
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 45 Archived (@FLOTUS45) October 2, 2020
The White House physician confirmed the positive tests, and says the president and first lady are doing well and staying at home.
The president says he and the first lady will begin their quarantine immediately.
This comes after top White House aide Hope Hicks tested positive for the virus on Thursday evening.
Maryland Senator Ben Cardin tweeted good wishes for the President and his family, The White House staff, and Secret Service overnight.
No person should have to suffer from COVID. To the Trump family, @WhiteHouse staff, Secret Service, I wish you good health and a speedy recovery. This virus doesn't care about where you live or who you support. https://t.co/8vOSeVl5mD
— Ben Cardin (@BenCardinforMD) October 2, 2020
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