Prayers of a Nation: President and First Lady Test Positive for COVID-19
"We will get through this TOGETHER," the president tweets.
President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive to the National Dialogue on the Safe Reopening of America's Schools event Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in the East Room of the White House. The President and First Lady announced Thursday night they had tested positive for COVID-19.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19. Both are said to be “well at this time.” The news comes several hours after top aide Hope Hicks was found to have the virus.
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told reporters Friday morning that Trump “does have mild symptoms.” He added that Trump “continues to be not only in good spirits but very energetic.” The first lady tweeted that she has “mild symptoms but overall feeling good.”
Thank you for the love you are sending our way. I have mild symptoms but overall feeling good. I am looking forward to a speedy recovery.
— Melania Trump 45 Archived (@FLOTUS45) October 2, 2020
The Stream family joins in praying for the quick and speedy recovery of the first couple.
President Trump tweeted about the news. He said he and his wife will begin their quarantine and recovery process immediately. “We will get through this TOGETHER!”
Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2020
Melania also tweeted, saying, “As too many Americans have done this year, @POTUS & I are quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19. We are feeling good & I have postponed all upcoming engagements. Please be sure you are staying safe & we will all get through this together.”
As too many Americans have done this year, @potus & I are quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19. We are feeling good & I have postponed all upcoming engagements. Please be sure you are staying safe & we will all get through this together.
— Melania Trump 45 Archived (@FLOTUS45) October 2, 2020
The President’s Physician: Both ‘Are Well at This Time’
In a statement, Physician to the President and U.S. Navy Commander Sean Conley said, “The President and First Lady are well at this time and they plan to remain home within the White House during their convalescence.”
“Rest assured I expect the President to continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering, and I will keep you updated on any future developments.”
The Presidential Campaign
How the COVID diagnosis will impact the presidential race in the coming weeks is too early to determine. The president obviously will not be on the campaign trail. Commentator Mike Cernovich set the stage for the latest drama in a year of drama.
Nothing else matters anymore.
The lead character is in peril, the world watches.
The only issue now on the ballot – Will Trump survive?
If he does, landslide.
— Cernovich (@Cernovich) October 2, 2020
Actor James Woods posted his wonder at the challenges the Trump family has had to face since coming to the White House. “God challenges those who are needed most.”
In my 73 years on this earth I have never witnessed a man and his family be put to the test like this President and First Lady have been. God challenges those who are needed most. While the Left is no doubt sniggering with glee, we patriots pray for our @POTUS and our @FLOTUS. pic.twitter.com/I8ahcFjYHs
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) October 2, 2020
Indeed the snickers have already started and will reach frenzy come morning as America wakes up to the news the President of the United States has tested positive.
The Stream will be updating this story.
READ THE STATEMENT FROM THE PHYSICIAN TO THE PRESIDENT:
CALL TO PRAYER:
Lord, we pray President and Melania Trump remain well and beat this virus quickly, thoroughly and with no lasting effect. May they find comfort and healing from You and draw closer to You in these days. And may the nation in its hardened heart find its true American spirit to come together to pray for the well-being and speedy recovery of the first couple. May God be with the United States.
