President Donald Trump contradicted the governments top health experts Wednesday, questioning the CDC director’s claim on the effectiveness of protective masks against the coronavirus which the president recommends but almost never wears. (Sept. 16)
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From government officials to TV commentators, wishes for prayers and a speedy recovery poured in early Friday across Twitter after news broke that President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus.
White House officials, meanwhile, sounded to reassure the public that the government remained in steady hands.
Trump himself did not add much detail in his tweet announcing that he and his wife had tested positive, though Melania tweeted that they “are feeling good & I have postponed all upcoming engagements.”
Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany tweeted that now is a moment for the nation to come together.
“The strength of the entire country” is with the Trumps, she said. “America stands united. Our country stands strong. Your President will continue to put the People first!”
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Vice President Mike Pence said he and his wife “send our love and prayers to our dear friends,” the President and First Lady, and “We join millions across America praying for their full and swift recovery.”
Karen and I send our love and prayers to our dear friends President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS Melania Trump. We join millions across America praying for their full and swift recovery. God bless you President Trump & our wonderful First Lady Melania.
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) October 2, 2020
Among world leaders, Narendra Modi, prime minister of India, was among the first to react. He wrote simply that he wishes “my friend” Trump and his wife “a quick recovery and good health.”
A frequent Trump critic, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow, called for prayers and noted the seriousness of the virus.
“God bless the president and the first lady,” she wrote on Twitter. “If you pray, please pray for their speedy and complete recovery and for everyone infected, everywhere.
“This virus is horrific and merciless no one would wish its wrath on anyone. We must get its spread under control. Enough.”
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Sept. 11, 2018, in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
(Photo: Evan Vucci/AP)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott also called for prayer: “May Gods healing powers touch them, strengthen them, and raise them up,” he wrote.
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