(LEX 18) — Following the announcement of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump's positive COVID-19 tests Friday morning, Kentucky politicians took to Twitter to send their well-wishes.
Get well soon and stay strong! @KelleyAshbyPaul and I are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. https://t.co/dRHSRlTlSW
— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) October 2, 2020
Happy to hear the White House physician’s report that @POTUS and @FLOTUS are feeling well following their positive tests for COVID-19. Let’s continue to pray today and every day for our President and our First Lady and for all those impacted by COVID-19.
— Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) October 2, 2020
Waking up to the news the President & First Lady have tested positive for COVID-19. This virus is real and can impact anyone. Wear your mask, social distance and follow the guidelines. To the President, First Lady & everyone facing this virus - we hope for a quick recovery. ^AB
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) October 2, 2020
I wish @POTUS and @FLOTUS a full and fast recovery from COVID-19. I will be praying for their health and the health of all Americans who are fighting this virus.
— Rep. Andy Barr (@RepAndyBarr) October 2, 2020
Erik and I are praying for the health of the President, First Lady, and everyone at the White House.
— Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) October 2, 2020
Kentucky, #wearamask.
Trump tweeted early Friday morning he and the First Lady tested positive for the coronavirus.
"Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19," Trump tweeted. "We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!"
The president confirmed late Thursday that Hope Hicks, a senior White House staffer who serves as counselor to the president, was infected with the coronavirus.
Administration officials reported Trump was only experiencing "mild" symptoms of COVID-19 and in good spirits, however, he did not appear on a 12:15 p.m. conference call which he was scheduled to host.
According to Fox News, The New York Times and NBC News, Vice President Mike Pence filled in for Trump on the call, which was to discuss COVID-19 support for vulnerable seniors.
It's unclear if it was his illness that prevented him from participating in the call.
