President Trump Plans to Leave Walter Reed Military Medical Center Tonight
Update: Shortly after 5:15 p.m. on October 2, several news outlets confirmed that President Trump was heading to Walter Reed Military Medical Center as a precaution. The New York Times previously reported that he was experiencing "a fever, congestion and a cough."
Per the White House, "Out of an abundance of caution, and at the recommendation of his physician and medical experts, the President will be working from the presidential offices at Walter Reed for the next few days."
PER THE WHITE HOUSE: "Out of an abundance of caution, and at the recommendation of his physician and medical experts, the President will be working from the presidential offices at Walter Reed for the next few days."
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) October 2, 2020
Reporter Maggie Haberman also tweeted: "Two sources familiar with the plan say he's expected to undergo tests."
Via pool report, Trump is going to Walter Reed. Two sources familiar with the plan say he's expected to undergo tests.
— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) October 2, 2020
On Monday, October 5, President Trump announced his plans to leave Walter Reed, saying that he felt "better." Details about further treatment at the White House, or his quarantine were not shared publicly.
Original: Both President Trump and the First Lady have tested positive for COVID-19. Trump confirmed the news with a tweet this morning.
"Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!" he wrote.
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
Per a memo from White House physician Sean Conley, Trump and Melania are both doing "well." No other update has been released regarding their symptoms.
"The President and First Lady are both well at this time, and they plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence. The White House medical team and I will maintain a vigilant watch."
Read it in full here:
From last night -- Memo from White House physician Sean Conley: "President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive..." pic.twitter.com/cQ7AVV00R5
— CSPAN (@cspan) October 2, 2020
This morning's confirmation comes after news broke yesterday that Hope Hicks, a White House advisor in frequent contact with the President had tested positive and was experiencing symptoms.
"Hope Hicks, who has been working so hard without even taking a small break, has just tested positive for Covid 19. Terrible! The First Lady and I are waiting for our test results. In the meantime, we will begin our quarantine process!" Trump confirmed on Twitter last night.
Hope Hicks, who has been working so hard without even taking a small break, has just tested positive for Covid 19. Terrible! The First Lady and I are waiting for our test results. In the meantime, we will begin our quarantine process!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2020
Earlier this week, Hicks had traveled on Air Force One with the President to Cleveland for the first debate. According to NBC News, "20 to 30 aides and family members" in the Trump inner circle were also on the plane. She was also "seen backstage" at the debate.
Vice President Mike Pence was tested this morning for COVID-19, and he tested negative.
As has been routine for months, Vice President Pence is tested for COVID-19 every day. This morning, Vice President Pence and the Second Lady tested negative for COVID-19. Vice President Pence remains in good health and wishes the Trumps well in their recovery.
— Devin O’Malley (@VPPressSec) October 2, 2020
Joe Biden is expected to be tested today, after sharing the stage with President Trump on Tuesday, though they did not shake hands. Notably during the debate, Trump mocked Biden for wearing face masks.
"I don't wear face masks like him," Trump said of Biden. "Every time you see him he's got a mask. He could be speaking 200 feet away ... and he shows up with the biggest mask I've ever seen."
It is unclear at this point if Trump's diagnosis will impact the second Presidential debate, which will take place on October 15.
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