10-02-2020, 10:55 AM
Donald Trump and wife ‘test positive’ for ‘Covid’ as they go into quarantine after news that aide ‘contracted the virus’ – more to know for sure
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for coronavirus Thursday evening.
The president tweeted to confirm the news shortly before 1am EST Friday, writing: ‘Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!’
Trump is 74 years old, putting him at higher risk of serious complications from the virus. A statement from the White House doctor said both the president and first lady are ‘well at this time’ but did not say if either have symptoms.
If Trump becomes seriously ill, there are constitutional procedures that would allow Vice President Mike Pence to assume power temporarily, just weeks before the November 3 election.
But if Trump suffers mild or no symptoms, the president will be able to tout his recovery as evidence that the virus is a less grave threat than many believe.
It comes following news that the president’s top aide Hope Hicks contracted the virus after traveling with Trump on Air Force One multiple times over the last week.
Read more: Donald Trump and wife ‘test positive’ for ‘Covid’ as they go into quarantine after news that aide ‘contracted the virus’ – more to know for sure
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for coronavirus Thursday evening.
The president tweeted to confirm the news shortly before 1am EST Friday, writing: ‘Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!’
Trump is 74 years old, putting him at higher risk of serious complications from the virus. A statement from the White House doctor said both the president and first lady are ‘well at this time’ but did not say if either have symptoms.
If Trump becomes seriously ill, there are constitutional procedures that would allow Vice President Mike Pence to assume power temporarily, just weeks before the November 3 election.
But if Trump suffers mild or no symptoms, the president will be able to tout his recovery as evidence that the virus is a less grave threat than many believe.
It comes following news that the president’s top aide Hope Hicks contracted the virus after traveling with Trump on Air Force One multiple times over the last week.
Read more: Donald Trump and wife ‘test positive’ for ‘Covid’ as they go into quarantine after news that aide ‘contracted the virus’ – more to know for sure