A White House spokesman just announced that Trump will be “in the hospital for a few days. President Trump, who has been diagnosed with the new coronavirus, is “physically tired” but in good spirits, U.S. White House doctors said Friday. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called Trump on Friday and said, “Trump is in good spirits,” while the White House chief of staff said Trump’s symptoms are mild and he is optimistic about a speedy recovery. French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, called the Trumps to wish them a speedy recovery. And world leaders have expressed their condolences and support to Trump.
A White House spokesman said, “President Trump will spend several days in a hospital in a Washington suburb,” according to AFP. He said that on the advice of White House doctors and experts, and out of an abundance of caution, President Trump will continue to work at the hospital. And White House doctors said Friday that Trump is “feeling physically tired,” but that his energy is good. The White House doctors said Trump was treated with synthetic antibodies, an experimental treatment that is considered “very promising. Medical experts will consult with Mr. and Mrs. Trump to recommend “next steps.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke with President Trump on the phone Friday. He said, “Trump is in good spirits. McConnell also revealed that he and Trump discussed the confirmation process for Supreme Court justice nominee Barrett. White House Chief of Staff Meadows also said that Trump’s symptoms were mild, that he expected to continue to perform his duties, and that he was optimistic about his rapid recovery.
Following the diagnosis of Trump and his wife, Melania, Trump’s family and White House officials were tested. Trump’s daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Kushner, as well as his 14-year-old son Barron, all tested negative, while Vice President Pence, Secretary of State Pompeo and Health Secretary Azar all said they tested negative.
According to AFP, world leaders have called Trump to express their condolences and support.
The Elysee Palace, the French presidential palace, said in a press release on Friday evening that Macron and his wife Brigitte called Trump and his wife to express their condolences after he announced that he and his wife had tested positive for the new coronavirus. The letter emphasized the friendship between the two sides and wished President Trump and the First Lady a speedy recovery.
The first to express his condolences to the Trumps was Michel, the President of the European Council. After learning that the Trumps had been infected with the new coronavirus, Michelle tweeted on Friday morning, wishing Trump and his wife a speedy recovery. The epidemic is like a battle that we will face together day by day, no matter where we are, Michelle said.
Prime Minister Johnson, who was infected with the new coronavirus in April, also sent his best wishes to President Trump and Mrs. Trump. Speaking to the media on Friday, UK Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Jenrick said the British government hopes the President will recover soon after learning that he has tested positive for the new coronavirus. The U.S. has a clear presidential succession bill if needed,” Jenrick said. Jenrick said, “We send our best wishes to President Trump and his wife, and their families, for a speedy recovery.”
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished his friend Trump and his wife a speedy recovery and good health. Trump had visited India in February, during which he and Modi emphasized their close relationship.
Japanese Minister of Economic Regeneration Yasutoshi Nishimura said Friday that the news of President Trump’s positive test for the new coronavirus had a significant impact on financial markets. Nishimura also told reporters that he wished Trump a speedy recovery.
In addition, Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands, Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada, Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel and the leaders of Mexico, Colombia, Poland and Egypt have also wished the Trumps a speedy recovery. The director general of WHO, Tan Desai, who was criticized by Trump for his lack of epidemic preparedness, also tweeted his best wishes to the Trumps.
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