Trump’s diagnosis came just hours after he revealed that his close adviser, Hope Hicks, had contracted the virus. She was with the president in Cleveland for Tuesday’s debate and for a rally in Minnesota on Wednesday. Sources told ABC News that he has symptoms.
The president planned to make several demonstrations in the battlefield states in the coming days, but are now on suspense while ousted in the White House.
Shortly after Trump announced that he and the former had tested positive for COVID-19, celebrities, politicians and leaders shared their votes and prayers for a speedy recovery.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine
“Fran and I joined our compatriots in Ohio to pray for President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump after declaring earlier today that they had tested positive for COVID-19,” the governor tweeted. “Together with millions of people, we make our prayers and desires more productive for the president and the first child this time for a prompt recovery and for her intelligent health. “
Evangelist Franklin Graham
“Early this morning, President @realDonaldTrump and First Lady @MelaniaTrump announced that, like many other Americans, they tested positive for coronavirus. Please sign me up to pray especially for them, so they can do it quickly,” Graham tweeted.
Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler
“Please register for me in prayer for a full and quick recovery for @realdonaldtrump and @flotus. ????????”
Former NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik
“Leaders lead! That’s what they do. Anyone the president @realDonaldTrump to fight for AmericaFirst. Godspeed, Mr. President, ” he tweeted.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott
Florida Senator Marco Rubio
“Praying for a full recovery for @POTUS and @FLOTUS”
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