After calling it a hoax and mocking others for wearing masks, President Trump and Melania have tested positive for COVID-19. The two were tested after senior advisor Hope Hicks tested positive. We wish them all a speedy recovery.
Naturally, the Twitterverse exploded with the news. Here are some reactions from Hollywood and across the world…
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
It's 4 a.m. ET:
-around 1a.m., President Trump tweeted he and FLOTUS tested positive for COVID
-WH physician Dr. Sean Conley said the president was doing “well,” didn't note any symptoms
-32 days until the election
-13 days until the next presidential debate
-Dow futures down 350— Lauren Peikoff (@laurenpeikoff) October 2, 2020
The White House has released this statement from President Trump’s physician, confirming that both the president and First Lady have tested positive for Covid-19. pic.twitter.com/4TUomlEChz
— Karin Caifa (@karincaifaCNN) October 2, 2020
The diagnosis amounts to the most serious known health threat to a sitting American president in decades.
At 74 years old and obese, Trump falls into the highest risk category for serious complications from the disease. https://t.co/8frIlOzLaV
— Daniella Díaz (@DaniellaMicaela) October 2, 2020
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As has been routine for months, Vice President Pence is tested for COVID-19 every day. This morning, Vice President Pence and the Second Lady tested negative for COVID-19. Vice President Pence remains in good health and wishes the Trumps well in their recovery.
— Devin O’Malley (@VPPressSec) October 2, 2020
Trump links Hope getting COVID to being around service members:
“It is very, very hard when you are with people from the military, and they come over to you and they want to hug you and kiss you because we really have done a good job for them. You get close, and things happen.”— Shannon Pettypiece (@spettypi) October 2, 2020
Joe Biden is expected to get tested for coronavirus this morning, according to a source familiar with his plans. The Democratic presidential nominee was on the same stage as President Trump on Tuesday night for the first presidential debate in Cleveland. https://t.co/sa9Ec4O2mk pic.twitter.com/VQiTM5L3HA
— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 2020
As someone who has had #COVID19 and still suffers from post-covid syndrome, I can honestly say with all that I am that I wouldn’t wish this virus on my worst enemy.
Please wear a mask.
❤️
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) October 2, 2020
First Boris. Now trump. It’s not a hoax. https://t.co/1FU0XSqL7Y
— Camilla Luddington (@camilluddington) October 2, 2020
First Boris. Now trump. It’s not a hoax. https://t.co/1FU0XSqL7Y
— Camilla Luddington (@camilluddington) October 2, 2020
First Boris. Now trump. It’s not a hoax. https://t.co/1FU0XSqL7Y
— Camilla Luddington (@camilluddington) October 2, 2020
First Boris. Now trump. It’s not a hoax. https://t.co/1FU0XSqL7Y
— Camilla Luddington (@camilluddington) October 2, 2020