inquisitr--2020-10-02--Mike Pence Should Take Over Presidency Amid Donald Trump’s Coronavirus Fight, Democratic Strategist

Mike Pence Should Take Over Presidency Amid Donald Trump’s Coronavirus Fight, Democratic Strategist Says

Mike Pence should immediately step into the role of president as Donald Trump focuses on fighting his coronavirus infection , a Democratic strategist said in the hours after the commander in chief revealed his positive test .
Trump took to Twitter early Friday morning to announce that both he and his wife had tested positive for the virus .
He is reportedly experiencing mild symptoms and has continued to work in the White House , but Scott Dworkin believes that Pence should take over while Trump fights the virus .
The MSNBC contributor and Democratic strategist tweeted on Friday that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do the job and called for Pence to step in .
“ We can ’ t have someone sick with COVID serving as president .
It ’ s too unpredictable , ” he wrote .
“ Plus the side effects to his decision-making abilities and mood stemming from his likely heavy treatment , are not something we should have to gamble with .
Pence should take over immediately.
” Pence was among those tested after the diagnosis and found to be negative .
Reports noted that Pence had already stepped in for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including taking the lead on a conference call related to vulnerable seniors and the coronavirus .
The potential succession of power has been a hot topic since Trump first revealed his diagnosis , though The Guardian reported that it would not go into effect unless Trump were left incapacitated .
The report pointed out that there is a well-defined plan of who would take over power in the hypothetical event that he were to die or be left incapacitated laid out through the 25th Amendment , with power shifting to Pence first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assume control , the presidency would be shifted to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi .
The line of succession continues through several more steps from there , though there is no indication that it would be needed .
The report noted that if Trump were to somehow become incapacitated , it would create an “ unprecedented electoral crisis ” come November if the Republican candidate were not in the running for the White House anymore .
“ Unlike in some other countries – such as the UK – Americans vote for an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not for a party , ” the report noted .
“ For example there may be Republican and independent voters in this circumstance who would reject Trump but would be happy to vote for Pence , if he were the candidate .
”


inquisitr--2020-10-02--Republican Donors Are Reportedly ‘Freaking Out’ After Meeting With Donald Trump

Republican donors who attended President Donald Trump ’ s fundraiser at his Bedminster , New Jersey , golf club have been “ freaking out ” since learning that he has coronavirus , CNBC reported on Friday .
Between 30 and 50 contributors attended the event , according to individuals briefed on the matter .
Many of them have tried reaching out to Trump ’ s team .
“ The donors have been texting and calling .
Freaking out , ” a person with direct knowledge of the situation explained .
The Trump campaign has not yet sent out any official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but they have sent out an email reassuring the attendees that everyone was encouraged to practice social distancing .
“ Out of an abundance of caution , we want to call this to your attention .
Please be reminded that due to Trump Victory-protocol , no attendees were allowed within 6 ft of President Trump at the event , ” the email read .
Bill Stepien , Trump ’ s campaign manager , reportedly sent out a note advising “ any campaign staff member who has had exposure to someone testing positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Republican National Committee , everyone who participated in the gathering had their body temperature measured , stood at least six feet from Trump and got tested for COVID-19 .
Although most of the interaction with the president reportedly took place outdoors , donors who have been able to get in touch with officials have been advised to stay home and contact their doctors .
Longtime Republican Party donor Dr. Rich Roberts said that tickets for the fundraiser cost up to $ 250,000 .
Trump privately met with 19 people and the meetings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Roberts .
As White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows confirmed on Friday , Trump knew that his adviser , Hope Hicks , was coronavirus-positive before leaving for Bedminster .
This , apparently , angered some top GOP contributors .
In a Twitter message , Dan K. Eberhart lashed out at the president , saying that he shouldn ’ t have taken part in the gathering knowing one of his advisers had COVID-19 .
“ He should have not tried keeping it a secret !
” Eberhart tweeted .
Per CNN , RNC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for coronavirus .
According to her spokesman , Mike Reed , she got the virus from a family member .
As Politico reported , Sen. Mike Lee of Utah announced on Friday that he , too , has contracted COVID-19 .
Sens .
Rand Paul of Kentucky , Bill Cassidy of Louisiana , Tim Kaine of Virginia and Bob Casey of Pennsylvania have all had the disease .

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inquisitr--2020-10-02--Critics Share Clip Of Donald Trump Mocking Hillary Clinton For Having Pneumonia After His COVID-19 D

Critics Share Clip Of Donald Trump Mocking Hillary Clinton For Having Pneumonia After His COVID-19 Diagnosis

A video showing Donald Trump mocking Hillary Clinton after she fell ill with pneumonia during the 2016 campaign has gone viral after the president announced that he has tested positive for coronavirus .
Trump ’ s attack took place exactly four years , to the day , before his positive test .
Trump took to Twitter in the early morning hours on Friday to announce that both he and first lady Melania Trump had contracted the virus .
This led to an outpouring of best wishes from political figures within the United States and more from world leaders .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criticism among those who believe that he put those around him at risk by failing to adopt proper precautionary measures like wearing a mask and requiring social distancing at his crowded rallies .
There was even some gloating from his opponents , which led to sharp pushback from Republican public figures and other defenders of the president .
But many pointed out that Trump himself was guilty of gloating about a political opponent ’ s health setback .
When Clinton contracted pneumonia late in the 2016 campaign and was seen having difficulty standing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her swaying and labored movement .
He also implied that her sickness showed she was too weak to be a great leader .
The attacks on the former secretary of state drew loud applause from the crowd at Trump ’ s rally and prompted pushback from critics , which has resurfaced now that he has fallen ill. Reports on Friday indicated that he was suffering light symptoms of the virus , and was staying put within the White House .
Some pointed out the disparity in the reactions to each leader falling ill. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the right have demanded that people apologize for mocking the president ’ s diagnosis but said nothing about his statements about his Democratic opponent four years prior .
“ People this morning are sharing a video from 2016 when Trump mocked Hillary Clinton for contracting pneumonia , ” tweeted Mother Jones reporter David Corn .
“ Remember how Fox & his supporters were aghast at Trump for that rude & low-class act and demanded he wish her well ?
( Good luck , Mr .
President . )
” Critics noted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on October 2 , 2016 , exactly four years before he announced his own COVID-19 test .
A number of others close to Trump have tested positive this week as well , including Hope Hicks and Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel , though it was not clear if these had a connection to his coronavirus diagnosis .

A video showing Donald Trump mocking Hillary Clinton after she fell ill with pneumonia during the 2016 campaign has gone viral after the president announced that he has tested positive for coronavirus. Trump’s attack took place exactly four years, to the day, before his positive test.
Trump took to Twitter in the early morning hours on Friday to announce that both he and first lady Melania Trump had contracted the virus. This led to an outpouring of best wishes from political figures within the United States and more from world leaders. However, the announcement also spurred some sharp criticism among those who believe that he put those around him at risk by failing to adopt proper precautionary measures like wearing a mask and requiring social distancing at his crowded rallies.
There was even some gloating from his opponents, which led to sharp pushback from Republican public figures and other defenders of the president.
But many pointed out that Trump himself was guilty of gloating about a political opponent’s health setback. When Clinton contracted pneumonia late in the 2016 campaign and was seen having difficulty standing at a public event, he mocked her swaying and labored movement. He also implied that her sickness showed she was too weak to be a great leader.
Four years ago, today: Donald Trump was mocking Hillary Clinton for contracting an illness – pneumonia – and implying that it showed she was weak. https://t.co/wywh62CntI — Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) October 2, 2020
The attacks on the former secretary of state drew loud applause from the crowd at Trump’s rally and prompted pushback from critics, which has resurfaced now that he has fallen ill. Reports on Friday indicated that he was suffering light symptoms of the virus, and was staying put within the White House.
Some pointed out the disparity in the reactions to each leader falling ill. A number of Trump’s supporters on the right have demanded that people apologize for mocking the president’s diagnosis but said nothing about his statements about his Democratic opponent four years prior.
“People this morning are sharing a video from 2016 when Trump mocked Hillary Clinton for contracting pneumonia,” tweeted Mother Jones reporter David Corn. “Remember how Fox& his supporters were aghast at Trump for that rude & low-class act and demanded he wish her well? (Good luck, Mr. President.)”
Critics noted that the Republican candidate’s mockery came on October 2, 2016, exactly four years before he announced his own COVID-19 test.
A number of others close to Trump have tested positive this week as well, including Hope Hicks and Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel, though it was not clear if these had a connection to his coronavirus diagnosis.


inquisitr--2020-10-02--Melania Trump Complains About Media Criticism In Newly Released Recordings: ‘Give Me A F*cking Break

Melania Trump Complains About Media Criticism In Newly Released Recordings: ‘Give Me A F*cking Break’

Melania Trump was secretly recorded by her former friend and aide Stephanie Winston Wolkoff complaining about the way her Christmas decorations and her husband ’ s policy about separating migrant children from their parents was being covered in the media .
As CNN reported , Wolkoff released tapes from July 2018 in which the two discussed the topics .
“ I ’ m working… my a** off on the Christmas stuff , that you know , who gives a f*ck about the Christmas stuff and decorations ?
But I need to do it , right ?
” she said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it and I say that I ’ m working on Christmas and planning for the Christmas and they said , ‘ Oh , what about the children that they were separated ?
’ Give me a f*cking break .
Where they were saying anything when [ Barack ] Obama did that ?
” She went on to slam the “ liberal media ” for failing to cover a story where she attempted to reunite a child with their mother .
Under Obama , children could be separated from their parents if authorities determined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s well-being .
They could also be split apart if authorities were unable to determine that an adult was the legal guardian .
But under Trump , a blanket policy was put in place to separate youth from adults until a court ordered that process to stop .
Trump also asserted the kids being detained were delighted by the conditions in which they would be kept , saying they were excited to have their own bed and cabinets for their clothing .
FLOTUS called the situation sad , but said they were “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recording , she cast doubt on the idea that all of the immigrants were attempting to flee violence in their own countries , asserting they had been coached to say the right thing so they could get into the United States .
Wolkoff added that she believed the first lady ’ s maternal instincts were “ set off ” by the situation , but she didn ’ t want to go against her husband ’ s policy .
Trump ’ s chief of staff responded to the release of the secretly-recorded tapes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ willfully breaking an NDA to publish a salacious book is a clear attempt at relevance , ” she said , adding that the timing of the release was suspect .
Melania Trump has criticized the book , calling it “ delusional & malicious gossip , ” as The Inquisitr previously reported .
Beyond being a friend of the first lady , Wolkoff was hired as a senior adviser to Trump , but the two had a falling out after Wolkoff was accused of financial malfeasance in relation to the presidential inauguration .

Melania Trump was secretly recorded by her former friend and aide Stephanie Winston Wolkoff complaining about the way her Christmas decorations and her husband’s policy about separating migrant children from their parents was being covered in the media.
As CNN reported, Wolkoff released tapes from July 2018 in which the two discussed the topics.
“I’m working… my a** off on the Christmas stuff, that you know, who gives a f*ck about the Christmas stuff and decorations? But I need to do it, right?” she said.
“OK, and then I do it and I say that I’m working on Christmas and planning for the Christmas and they said, ‘Oh, what about the children that they were separated?’ Give me a f*cking break. Where they were saying anything when [Barack] Obama did that?”
She went on to slam the “liberal media” for failing to cover a story where she attempted to reunite a child with their mother.
Under Obama, children could be separated from their parents if authorities determined there were concerns about the child’s well-being. They could also be split apart if authorities were unable to determine that an adult was the legal guardian.
But under Trump, a blanket policy was put in place to separate youth from adults until a court ordered that process to stop.
Trump also asserted the kids being detained were delighted by the conditions in which they would be kept, saying they were excited to have their own bed and cabinets for their clothing. FLOTUS called the situation sad, but said they were “taken care of nicely.”
In another recording, she cast doubt on the idea that all of the immigrants were attempting to flee violence in their own countries, asserting they had been coached to say the right thing so they could get into the United States.
Wolkoff added that she believed the first lady’s maternal instincts were “set off” by the situation, but she didn’t want to go against her husband’s policy.
Trump’s chief of staff responded to the release of the secretly-recorded tapes.
“Secretly taping the First Lady and willfully breaking an NDA to publish a salacious book is a clear attempt at relevance,” she said, adding that the timing of the release was suspect.
Melania Trump has criticized the book, calling it “delusional & malicious gossip,” as The Inquisitr previously reported.
Beyond being a friend of the first lady, Wolkoff was hired as a senior adviser to Trump, but the two had a falling out after Wolkoff was accused of financial malfeasance in relation to the presidential inauguration.


inquisitr--2020-10-02--Experts Warn Donald Trump Is At High Risk For Coronavirus Complications

After Donald Trump tested positive for coronavirus , as The Inquisitr previously reported , doctors warned that as a 74-year-old man who is considered seriously overweight , he is at high risk for complications from the disease .
Dr. John Torres told Today there are several factors that could have an impact on his experience with the virus .
“ They ’ re going to have to watch him over the next few days very closely , ” he said .
“ He does have a couple of risk factors that put him at a higher category of possibly suffering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ factor is that he is considered a senior citizen , Torres said .
The second concerning element is Trump ’ s weight .
Back in June , “ he had a weight of 244 , a height of 6 ’ 3″ .
That puts him in the obesity category.
” Those who are in this bracket are more likely to become sicker or even die from the virus .
The two conditions combine to create an increased risk of suffering from health issues related to COVID-19 .
However , Torres added , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely be fine , particularly given that he has a better level of care than most people in the world .
Doctors also better know how to treat the disease than they did earlier on .
Unless he begins showing symptoms , the doctor added that Trump should stay in isolation until October 10 to be safe .
Dr. Oz spoke with Fox & Friends and also expressed concern about the president ’ s health .
The video of that interview can be viewed here “ At age 74 and being 244 pounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is the obese category , he ’ s got those two risk factors .
Here in New York City , being obese was the single biggest risk factor for having big-time complications , ” he said .
“ But just going on age , if you ’ re a young male versus a 74-year-old gentleman , the difference is quite dramatic.
” He added that those in older age brackets have a 90 times higher mortality rate and are much more likely to be hospitalized .
The White House has confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms and is under the care of his physicians .
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows vowed to keep the public updated about the health of the president and the first lady , Melania Trump .
He said that both of them are in good spirits and that Trump is still energetic and interested in keeping the country running , as a video posted by CNBC showed .
That video can be viewed here .


inquisitr--2020-10-02--Barron Trump Tests Negative For COVID-19

President Donald Trump ’ s teenage son Barron Trump has tested negative for COVID-19 , USA Today reported .
The news follows the announcement that both of his parents have contracted the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus .
As reported at the time by The Inquisitr , on Friday morning the news broke that the 45th president and the first lady had both tested positive for the disease , which has killed over 200,000 Americans .
In a statement , Mrs. Trump ’ s spokesperson and chief of staff , Stephanie Grisham , confirmed that the 14-year-old had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negative .
It remains unclear what those precautions will be .
Early on in the coronavirus pandemic , the conventional wisdom was that the illness largely spared people under 18 , causing severe symptoms primarily in the elderly , those with weakened immune systems , and people with other underlying health conditions .
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) , that is generally true .
However , that does not mean that a healthy child or teen is immune to the disease .
“ Most children with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms at all .
However , some children can get severely ill from COVID-19 .
They might require hospitalization , intensive care , or a ventilator to help them breathe .
In rare cases , they might die , ” the federal health agency noted .
Further , though kids under 18 tend to have a more positive prognosis , they can still carry the virus and spread it to each other , their families , and others with whom they come into close contact .
Like millions of kids and teens across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal with going back to school while the coronavirus pandemic rages .
While his father has pushed for schools across the country to re-open with in-person learning , his Maryland private school , St. Andrew ’ s Episcopal , has not yet done that .
The institution had planned to transition to a hybrid model later this month .
Students in grades 7-12 would rotate between attending school in person and attending school online each week with only one group comprised of half the school ’ s students in the building at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to requests for comment .
Not unlike other minor children of presidents , the press has largely left Barron alone during his father ’ s presidency , owing to a belief that the comings and goings of the president ’ s children are private and are off-limits to the press .


inquisitr--2020-10-02--Nancy Pelosi Reveals She Has Been Tested For Coronavirus

In an interview with MSNBC broadcasted on Friday , Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi revealed that she has been tested for coronavirus , Fox News reported .
“ Out of an abundance of caution I was tested .
I don ’ t have the results yet but hopefully soon , ” she told anchor Stephanie Ruhle .
In recent days , Pelosi was in contact with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin , negotiating the forthcoming economic relief bill .
Mnuchin , a close adviser to Trump , revealed on Friday that he is negative for coronavirus .
Pelosi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the White House , suggesting that only a major oversight could have led to Donald Trump contracting the dangerous disease .
“ I have concerns about the test because obviously , the tests that are happening at the White House are not as accurate as they should be , ” she stated .
“ That ’ s a discussion that we have to have especially when it has led to the exposure of the president of the United States .
That should have been avoided.
” As Fox News noted , Trump and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a daily basis .
However , the Oval Office relies on rapid testing , which is thought to be less accurate than laboratory testing .
Pelosi sent her best wishes to First Lady Melania Trump and the commander-in-chief , saying that she was relieved to learn that Vice President Mike Pence is negative for COVID-19 .
The top Democrat said that the “ continuity of government is always in place , ” reassuring those concerned about what the unprecedented situation could lead to .
It could theoretically lead to her becoming commander-in-chief .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ would take over .
As Newsweek noted , if he were unable to carry out his duties , Trump would be able to surrender power to Pence under Section 3 of the 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution .
If Pence were also to become unable to carry out his duties , Pelosi could take over under the scope of the Presidential Succession Act 1947 .
But , according to Trump ’ s physician Sean Conley , he will “ continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering.
” Per The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well and experiencing mild , flu-like symptoms .
But , it remains unclear how many people close to him were infected with the virus .
On Thursday , Trump attended a fundraiser at his golf club at Bedminster , New Jersey , where he came in contact with around 100 people .
At the event , he reportedly displayed symptoms , appearing “ lethargic ” to those who were present .


inquisitr--2020-10-02--Chris Wallace Says ‘Thank God’ There Were No Handshakes At Tuesday’s Debate

Chris Wallace said he is happy with the social distancing rules that were in place for this week ’ s debate in light of the news that Donald Trump has tested positive for coronavirus .
The Fox News anchor served as moderator for the first of three debates scheduled between the presidential candidates , an event this past Tuesday night that included social distancing guidelines that kept the candidates separated and eschewed the traditional handshake between them at the beginning and end .
Wallace spoke out about these measures on Friday , just hours after the early morning tweet from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife had tested positive for COVID-19 .
“ The debate commission had decided there would be no opening handshake , and thank God for that .
They were about eight feet apart from each other at their podiums , ” Wallace said on America ’ s Newsroom , via The Hill .
Wallace said that he was never any closer to Trump than he appeared on television , as the moderator ’ s table was more than 6 feet from both Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden .
But the Fox News anchor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting a coronavirus test .
Wallace did come in proximity to Biden , who approached his table after the face-off had concluded .
He noted that the Democratic candidate offered some words of sympathy after a contentious affair in which Wallace struggled to keep control .
“ Vice President Biden did briefly to basically – I ’ m trying to remember the exact words basically to say , I bet you didn ’ t know you had signed up for this .
Obviously , it was an extremely contentious debate , ” Wallace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no signs of “ flagging of energy ” from Trump at the event .
After initial reports that he was asymptomatic , reports on Friday morning indicated that the president was suffering some light symptoms of coronavirus , a respiratory affliction that can lead to coughing , shortness of breath , and other flu-like symptoms including cold chills and fatigue .
It was not yet clear exactly when Trump contracted the virus , or whether he could have spread it to others who also tested positive this week , including Hope Hicks and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Many others are joining Wallace in taking precaution , including the state of New Jersey which announced on Friday that it was starting contract tracing for those who were close to Trump at a fundraiser held at his Bedminster golf club on Thursday afternoon .

Chris Wallace said he is happy with the social distancing rules that were in place for this week’s debate in light of the news that Donald Trump has tested positive for coronavirus.
The Fox News anchor served as moderator for the first of three debates scheduled between the presidential candidates, an event this past Tuesday night that included social distancing guidelines that kept the candidates separated and eschewed the traditional handshake between them at the beginning and end. Wallace spoke out about these measures on Friday, just hours after the early morning tweet from the president saying that he and his wife had tested positive for COVID-19.
“The debate commission had decided there would be no opening handshake, and thank God for that. They were about eight feet apart from each other at their podiums,” Wallace said on America’s Newsroom, via The Hill.
Wallace said that he was never any closer to Trump than he appeared on television, as the moderator’s table was more than 6 feet from both Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden. But the Fox News anchor added that he was still planning on getting a coronavirus test.
Wallace did come in proximity to Biden, who approached his table after the face-off had concluded. He noted that the Democratic candidate offered some words of sympathy after a contentious affair in which Wallace struggled to keep control.
“Vice President Biden did briefly to basically – I’m trying to remember the exact words basically to say, I bet you didn’t know you had signed up for this. Obviously, it was an extremely contentious debate,” Wallace said.
He added that there were no signs of “flagging of energy” from Trump at the event. After initial reports that he was asymptomatic, reports on Friday morning indicated that the president was suffering some light symptoms of coronavirus, a respiratory affliction that can lead to coughing, shortness of breath, and other flu-like symptoms including cold chills and fatigue.
It was not yet clear exactly when Trump contracted the virus, or whether he could have spread it to others who also tested positive this week, including Hope Hicks and Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel. Many others are joining Wallace in taking precaution, including the state of New Jersey which announced on Friday that it was starting contract tracing for those who were close to Trump at a fundraiser held at his Bedminster golf club on Thursday afternoon.


inquisitr--2020-10-02--Joe Biden Wishes Donald & Melania Trump ‘A Swift Recovery,’ Will Continue To Pray For Their Health &

Joe Biden Wishes Donald & Melania Trump ‘A Swift Recovery,’ Will Continue To Pray For Their Health & Safety

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden wished Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump “ a swift recovery ” following their COVID-19 diagnoses .
As reported by The Inquisitr , on Friday , news broke that the POTUS and his wife both tested positive for COVID-19 , the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus .
The president promised that he and his wife “ will get through this together.
” Though they ’ re adversaries on the political stage , that didn ’ t stop the former vice president from wishing his opponent well .
“ Jill and I send @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lady Melania Trump for a swift recovery .
We will continue to pray for the health and safety of the president and his family , ” he tweeted Friday morning .
Biden ’ s well-wish is getting mixed reactions in the comments .
Some users , for example , shared the former senator ’ s appeal to the greater good .
“ America is in this together .
It should have been that way from the beginning !
” tweeted one commenter .
Another user wished Trump well but only to a point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes a swift recovery and then is soundly defeated in November , ” they tweeted .
Other commenters , however , weren ’ t as sympathetic to the commander in chief .
“ Trump downplayed Covid and 200k Americans died due to his utter incompetence but Karma is a b**** , ” wrote one commenter .
Other users joined Biden in wishing Trump a speedy recovery , but for different reasons than what Biden perhaps had in mind .
“ We need President Trump to be ready to serve his second term after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” one user tweeted .
Multiple commenters praised Biden for taking the high road , calling him a class act and a true statesman .
However , one user wasn ’ t having any of the praise for the Delaware politician .
Pointing to the fact that several Twitter users have expressed nothing short of glee at Trump ’ s diagnosis , the commenter called on Biden to condemn the rhetoric coming from some of his supporters in taking joy in the president ’ s illness .
For her part , Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , also wished Trump well in a Friday morning tweet in which she referenced her husband , Douglas Emhoff .
As recently as Thursday , Biden was carrying out his campaign via a train tour , making stops in Pennsylvania and Ohio , two so-called “ swing states ” whose electoral votes could tilt the election in his favor .
As of this morning , he has not addressed the media directly about the president ’ s diagnosis .

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden wished Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump “a swift recovery” following their COVID-19 diagnoses.
As reported by The Inquisitr, on Friday, news broke that the POTUS and his wife both tested positive for COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus. The president promised that he and his wife “will get through this together.”
Though they’re adversaries on the political stage, that didn’t stop the former vice president from wishing his opponent well.
“Jill and I send our thoughts to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a swift recovery. We will continue to pray for the health and safety of the president and his family,” he tweeted Friday morning.
Biden’s well-wish is getting mixed reactions in the comments.
Some users, for example, shared the former senator’s appeal to the greater good.
“America is in this together. It should have been that way from the beginning!” tweeted one commenter.
Another user wished Trump well but only to a point.
“Let’s hope he makes a swift recovery and then is soundly defeated in November,” they tweeted.
Other commenters, however, weren’t as sympathetic to the commander in chief.
“Trump downplayed Covid and 200k Americans died due to his utter incompetence but Karma is a b****,” wrote one commenter.
Other users joined Biden in wishing Trump a speedy recovery, but for different reasons than what Biden perhaps had in mind.
“We need President Trump to be ready to serve his second term after the President is re-elected on November 3rd,” one user tweeted.
Multiple commenters praised Biden for taking the high road, calling him a class act and a true statesman.
However, one user wasn’t having any of the praise for the Delaware politician. Pointing to the fact that several Twitter users have expressed nothing short of glee at Trump’s diagnosis, the commenter called on Biden to condemn the rhetoric coming from some of his supporters in taking joy in the president’s illness.
For her part, Biden’s running mate, Kamala Harris, also wished Trump well in a Friday morning tweet in which she referenced her husband, Douglas Emhoff.
Doug and I join Joe Biden and Dr. Biden in wishing President Trump and the First Lady a full and speedy recovery. We’re keeping them and the entire Trump family in our thoughts. — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) October 2, 2020
As recently as Thursday, Biden was carrying out his campaign via a train tour, making stops in Pennsylvania and Ohio, two so-called “swing states” whose electoral votes could tilt the election in his favor.
As of this morning, he has not addressed the media directly about the president’s diagnosis.


inquisitr--2020-10-02--Does Mike Pence Have Coronavirus? He & Second Lady Both Test Negative

Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence have tested negative for coronavirus , a spokesman for the couple confirmed on Twitter .
The announcement comes just hours after President Donald Trump announced that he and First Lady Melania had been infected with COVID-19 .
Press Secretary Devin O ’ Malley added that the vice president was tested daily and his most recent test was on Friday morning .
O ’ Malley also wrote that Pence and his wife were both in “ good health ” and that they wished the Trumps a speedy recovery from the disease .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweet where he expressed his hope that the couple get well soon .
“ Karen and I send our love and prayers to our dear friends @ 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 , ” he wrote .
That said , doctors will no doubt be keeping a close eye on the Pences as experts have warned that a COVID test can often give false positives , especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The virus ’ incubation period can last as long as 14 days , meaning that a test must be taken two weeks after the original exposure to be sure of a negative diagnosis .
Moreover , some tests have a high detection failure rate , with as many as one-third of tests failing to catch a positive diagnosis .
In fact , the tests used by the White House earlier this spring had been the subject of criticism by the FDA over “ accuracy concerns , ” as was previously reported by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time that Pence has had a scare with the coronavirus .
Kate Miller , Pence ’ s communications director , had the illness back in May .
She was the second White House staff member to be infected with the virus , and the announcement sent shockwaves through the capitol at the time .
Pence is not the only official to have announced his COVID-19 results .
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo , who is fourth in line of the presidency , said Friday morning that he was negative .
Treasury Secretary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line , has also been cleared , per CNBC .
It is expected that other top officials , such as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will also be tested and announce their results soon .
The bill of clean health comes as Pence prepares for his own debate against California Sen. Kamala Harris .
The event is scheduled for October 7 .


inquisitr--2020-10-03--Donald Trump Told Bob Woodward In April He’s ‘Just Not’ Worried About Contracting Coronavirus, New A

Donald Trump Told Bob Woodward In April He’s ‘Just Not’ Worried About Contracting Coronavirus, New Audio Shows

Donald Trump told reporter Bob Woodward in April that he was “ just not ” worried about contracting coronavirus , despite a busy schedule and frequent travel that seemingly put him at high risk .
The interview was released Friday by CNN , just hours after the president announced that he and first lady Melania Trump had both tested positive for COVID-19 .
The newly released interview showed that he had not been worried about his potential to contract the deadly virus .
Woodward noted that his frequent meetings and movement seemed to put him in danger , asking if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No , I ’ m not .
I don ’ t know why I ’ m not .
I ’ m not , ” he said .
The legendary journalist had interviewed the president as part of the research for his book , Rage , which also detailed statements from Trump in February that appeared to acknowledge the severity of the pandemic at the same time he was downplaying it publicly .
Trump was recorded in March saying that he liked to play down the severity of the virus .
“ I wanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still like playing it down , ” Trump said , via NPR .
The White House defended the statement , saying that Trump did not want to cause panic , but he has faced sharp scrutiny for what critics see as a failure to properly respond to the threat .
Critics have also said that Trump has put those around him at risk by failing to adhere to social distancing guidelines .
He has held a number of campaign events that included large crowds and no requirements for wearing masks or keeping distance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeared to mock Democratic candidate Joe Biden at the first presidential debate for his penchant for wearing masks .
A number of others close to Trump have contracted the virus in recent days , including key White House figures Kellyanne Conway and Hope Hicks .
As The Inquisitr reported , many of the cases appear to be connected to a reception held last week at the White House for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett .
Pictures and video from the reception showed rows of people seated close together , many of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been in close contact with the president have been tested , including Biden and his wife , along with others who were near them at Tuesday ’ s first presidential debate .
Both the Democratic candidate and his wife tested negative .


inquisitr--2020-10-03--Kellyanne Conway’s Daughter Blasts ‘Idiot F*cking President’ As She Reports That Her Mom Has Coronav

Kellyanne Conway’s Daughter Blasts ‘Idiot F*cking President’ As She Reports That Her Mom Has Coronavirus

Kellyanne Conway ’ s teenage daughter is taking aim at President Donald Trump after reporting that her mother has contracted the coronavirus , making her the latest White House insider to test positive for the deadly virus .
Claudia Conway took to social media late on Friday to report that her mother has COVID-19 .
Reporter Kurt Eichenwald shared the screenshot in a post on Twitter , which showed the colorful language the teenager used in reference to Trump .
You can view the post here .
“ Im furious , ” she wrote in a TikTok post .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our idiot f*cking president piece of sh*t. protect yourselves and those around you.
” While Claudia Conway said in one post that her mother had asked her not to talk about the infection , Kellyanne Conway later took to Twitter to confirm her diagnosis .
“ Tonight I tested positive for COVID-19 .
My symptoms are mild ( light cough ) and I ’ m feeling fine , ” she wrote .
“ I have begun a quarantine process in consultation with physicians .
As always , my heart is with everyone affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now one of a growing number of people in the White House who have tested positive in the course of the last few days , including the president himself .
Trump announced in the early morning hours on Friday that both he and his wife had the coronavirus , and he was taken to Walter Reed hospital later in the day in what officials said was a precautionary measure .
As The Inquisitr reported , some are looking at a reception held at the White House last week for Supreme Court nominee Amy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spreader ” event that sparked the outburst in infections .
Trump attended the event along with a number of others who have since contracted the virus , including Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah .
Conway was at the reception as well .
Many others have joined in criticizing Trump for what they see as his failure to keep others around him safe at large events , including campaign rallies held with large crowds and no requirements for social distancing measures like wearing masks or maintaining a safe distance between attendees .
Others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against wearing masks , which continued this week when he seemed to mock Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden at the debate , chiding him for wearing a large mask and doing so even when he can keep distance with others .
After Trump ’ s announcement that he had the coronavirus , both Biden and his wife had both tested negative .


inquisitr--2020-10-03--GOP Senators Mike Lee & Thom Tillis Test Positive For COVID-19, Barrett Hearings Potentially Affecte

GOP Senators Mike Lee & Thom Tillis Test Positive For COVID-19, Barrett Hearings Potentially Affected

Mere hours after President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for the novel coronavirus , it was revealed that two Republican members of the U.S. Senate have also contracted COVID-19 .
As relayed by Yahoo , Utah ’ s Mike Lee and Thom Tillis of North Carolina both announced their own positive test results on Friday .
Given the fact that both men are part of the legislative body ’ s Judiciary Committee , there is a growing possibility that confirmation hearings for Trump ’ s Supreme Court nominee , Amy Coney Barrett , could be affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the 49-year-old Lee — who has served in the Senate since 2011 — stated that he had begun experiencing symptoms resembling those of his longtime allergies the previous day and was later tested for COVID-19 “ out of an abundance of caution.
” He further stated that he will self-isolate for the next 10 days in response to his positive result .
Lee further revealed that he has spoken with Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham and assured them that he will return to work in time to advance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 60-year-old Tillis tweeted that he is feeling well and will be following the recommendations of his doctor as he , too , remains in isolation for the next 10 days .
He further warned his constituents that COVID-19 is extremely contagious and potentially deadly , warning them to wear masks , wash hands and practice social distancing to help curb the spread of the illness in North Carolina .
Per USA Today , Senate Democrats are now arguing that it would be “ premature ” to continue with Barrett ’ s confirmation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on October 12 .
“ It is premature for Chairman Graham to commit to a hearing schedule when we do not know the full extent of potential exposure stemming from the president ’ s infection and before the White House puts in place a contact tracing plan to prevent further spread of the disease , ” said California Sen. Dianne Feinstein — who is the Judiciary Committee ’ s top-ranking Democrat — in a statement along with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York .
For his part , Graham tweeted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as scheduled on the 12th , and he further indicated that senators who have been infected will have the ability to participate virtually .
Meanwhile , as shared by The Inquisitr , the president has reportedly been treated using an experimental therapy from the pharmaceutical company Regeneron in order to help battle his infection .
The treatment — which is known as REGN-COV2 — involves using antibodies to help ease COVID-19 symptoms in people who are at a high risk of getting sick .


inquisitr--2020-10-04--Chelsea Clinton Says She Has ‘No Interest’ In Speaking With ‘Complicit’ Former Friend Ivanka Trump

Chelsea Clinton and Ivanka Trump once had an unlikely friendship , but the two are no longer part of each other ’ s lives .
Andy Cohen , who appeared virtually along with Samantha Bee for his eponymous show , asked the daughter of the former president and secretary of state whether she kept in touch with someone who she once considered a friend on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen .
The answer was a decided “ no.
” The host said that he had asked Hillary Clinton whether the two kept in touch , and the former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ host to ask Chelsea directly .
When Cohen poised the question , she made it clear that they are no longer at all in contact , saying she hadn ’ t spoken to Ivanka at all since 2016 , the year Donald Trump took office .
“ I have no interest in being friends with someone who is not only complicit but actively taking part in this administration ’ s everyday collision of cruelty and incompetence , ” Chelsea said .
He kept pushing , asking whether she had considered reaching out during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeking the Oval Office to see if Ivanka supporter what her dad was saying about Chelsea ’ s mother .
“ We were in touch at the beginning of the campaign but it ’ s just really hard when there ’ s someone who ’ s actively embracing their candidate — whether it ’ s their father or not — who is trafficking in racism and sexism and antisemitism and islamophobia and homophobia and transphobia and conspiracy theories and lies , ” Chelsea said .
Chelsea added that she didn ’ t think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but there was a similarity that concerned her .
“ I think she ’ s more than complicit as anyone who has worked for him for so long by definition is , and I don ’ t want to be friends with someone like that , ” she added .
Previously Ivanka had opened up to People about the unlikely relationship in July 2016 , saying that while things had gotten intense in both of their lives , they had stayed friendly .
She explained that both of them had maintained a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another during the campaign , but that both felt compelled to support their parents .
Still , she maintained , they had a “ great respect ” for each other and they tried to put politics aside .
In 2015 , Chelsea similarly praised Ivanka to Vogue , saying that she was someone who could increase the “ joy ” in a room and who wasn ’ t superficial .
Ivanka has faced criticism for being a part of her father ’ s administration , which she currently serves in as a senior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the president allegedly hoped she would take a bigger role and serve as vice president , as The Inquisitr previously reported .


inquisitr--2020-10-03--Donald Trump Campaign Runs Ads Suggesting Joe Biden Wore Earpiece At Debate

In recent days , President Donald Trump ’ s campaign has been running misleading Facebook advertisements about Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden , according to a new report from CNN .
The ads feature fake photos showing Biden with an “ Apple-style white earpiece in his right ear.
” Some of the still images also feature a white circle around the Democrat ’ s ear and are clearly meant to suggest that he wore a wire during his first face off against Trump .
“ Joe ’ s BEGGING for breaks during the debate !
CHECK JOE ’ S EARS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an earpiece inspection , ” one ad says .
“ WHO IS IN JOE ’ S EAR ?
” another one asks .
The ads have been seen millions of times , per Facebook data .
As the publication noted , the “ image of Biden wearing an earpiece is not authentic .
The image was manipulated to add the earpiece to a real photo that shows Biden without an earpiece.
” In a statement , Trump ’ s communications director , Tim Murtaugh , said that the ads are “ obvious satire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden team ’ s refusal to accept a pre-debate earpiece inspection .
Satire or not , the advertisements feed into a conspiracy theory that Biden wanted to use an earpiece to get help from advisers as he debated Trump .
Following the debate , the baseless theory spread like wildfire on social media .
Notably , Hollywood actor James Woods tweeted a video that accused the Democratic nominee of wearing a wire .
Woods ’ tweet was shared and liked by tens of thousands of Twitter users .
Forbes fact checked these claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Woods and others saw Biden wearing was merely a crease in his shirt .
Nevertheless , the unfounded claim quickly spread to other social media platforms .
As NBC News reporter Ben Collins pointed out , the “ earpiece conspiracy theory ( which originated in a tweet from a single anonymous source to a NYPost reporter , and was instantly denied by the campaign ) is everywhere on Facebook .
Absolutely everywhere.
” Per CNN , Trump ’ s team has previously used similar tactics to attack and denigrate Biden , spreading fake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an apparent effort to portray the Democrat as senile .
Trump and his allies have long alleged that the former Delaware senator is cognitively impaired and unfit for office .
The commander-in-chief went as far as to suggest that his opponent is using mind-enhancing drugs .
In fact , before to the debate , he called for himself and Biden to submit to drug tests .
In contrast , as The Hill reported , after Trump announced that he has coronavirus , the Biden campaign took down all negative advertisements .

In recent days, President Donald Trump’s campaign has been running misleading Facebook advertisements about Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, according to a new report from CNN.
The ads feature fake photos showing Biden with an “Apple-style white earpiece in his right ear.”
Some of the still images also feature a white circle around the Democrat’s ear and are clearly meant to suggest that he wore a wire during his first face-off against Trump.
“Joe’s BEGGING for breaks during the debate! CHECK JOE’S EARS! He REFUSED drug test & DECLINED an earpiece inspection,” one ad says.
“WHO IS IN JOE’S EAR?” another one asks.
The ads have been seen millions of times, per Facebook data.
As the publication noted, the “image of Biden wearing an earpiece is not authentic. The image was manipulated to add the earpiece to a real photo that shows Biden without an earpiece.”
In a statement, Trump’s communications director, Tim Murtaugh, said that the ads are “obvious satire” and an attempt to ridicule the Biden team’s refusal to accept a pre-debate earpiece inspection.
Satire or not, the advertisements feed into a conspiracy theory that Biden wanted to use an earpiece to get help from advisers as he debated Trump.
Following the debate, the baseless theory spread like wildfire on social media. Notably, Hollywood actor James Woods tweeted a video that accused the Democratic nominee of wearing a wire.
Woods’ tweet was shared and liked by tens of thousands of Twitter users. Forbes fact-checked these claims, establishing that the “wire” Woods and others saw Biden wearing was merely a crease in his shirt.
Nevertheless, the unfounded claim quickly spread to other social media platforms.
As NBC News reporter Ben Collins pointed out, the “earpiece conspiracy theory (which originated in a tweet from a single anonymous source to a NYPost reporter, and was instantly denied by the campaign) is everywhere on Facebook. Absolutely everywhere.”
Per CNN, Trump’s team has previously used similar tactics to attack and denigrate Biden, spreading fake and deceptively edited photos and videos in an apparent effort to portray the Democrat as senile.
Trump and his allies have long alleged that the former Delaware senator is cognitively impaired and unfit for office.
The president went as far as to suggest that his opponent is using mind-enhancing drugs. In fact, before the debate, he called for himself and Biden to submit to drug tests.
In contrast, as The Hill reported, after Trump announced that he had coronavirus, the Biden campaign took down all negative advertisements.


inquisitr--2020-10-03--Donald Trump’s Coronavirus Diagnosis Will Cause ‘Substantial Turbulence’ In Financial Markets, Econo

Donald Trump’s Coronavirus Diagnosis Will Cause ‘Substantial Turbulence’ In Financial Markets, Economist Says

In a Saturday op-ed for The Hill , economist and professor Lee E. Ohanian , a senior fellow at Stanford ’ s Hoover Institution , predicted that Donald Trump ’ s recent coronavirus diagnosis would likely generate “ substantial turbulence ” in the world ’ s financial markets .
“ We should expect much higher than normal volatility in equity prices and possibly interest rates while the president and the first lady quarantine , because their COVID test results create new economic and political uncertainty , and uncertainty almost always roils financial markets , ” he wrote .
The professor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ enormous uncertainty on many fronts.
” Just one day before his piece , Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel appeared on MSNBC ’ s The Rachel Maddow Show and warned that Trump faces a significant risk of death over the next few weeks .
“ The most important source of uncertainty is the president ’ s health and his current and potential symptoms , ” Ohanian opined .
“ Even if the president has only mild symptoms , he will need to remain quarantined for about 14 days.
” The economist predicted that such a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take time off the campaign trail and postpone the remaining two presidential debates , the latter scenario which the Trump campaign has claimed will not happen .
Although Ohanian noted that previous presidential emergencies don ’ t provide much information on the future of modern financial markets , he nevertheless argued that volatility is inevitable until the nature of Trump ’ s condition is resolved .
As reported by The New York Times , stock markets fell after news broke of Trump ’ s positive COVID-19 test .
However , market historian Charles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was less significant than past presidential scares due to its timing among the chaos and confusion of 2020 , which has seen the coronavirus spread across the world and wreak economic collapse in its wake alongside civil rights protests marred by violence and riots .
Paul Donovan , the chief economist at UBS Global Wealth Management , told clients that the news of Trump ’ s diagnosis is likely only to have a long-lasting effect on the market if it is viewed as something that influences public health or the outcome of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the president ’ s significant risk of death and concerns around the spread of the virus to lawmakers , these scenarios appear to be possible .
Trump is currently admitted at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center , which the White House claims is out of precaution rather than necessity .

In a Saturday op-ed for The Hill, economist and professor Lee E. Ohanian, a senior fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, predicted that Donald Trump’s recent coronavirus diagnosis would likely generate “substantial turbulence” in the world’s financial markets.
“We should expect much higher than normal volatility in equity prices and possibly interest rates while the president and the first lady quarantine, because their COVID test results create new economic and political uncertainty, and uncertainty almost always roils financial markets,” he wrote.
The professor noted that Trump’s diagnosis has “enormous uncertainty on many fronts.” Just one day before his piece, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel appeared on MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show and warned that Trump faces a significant risk of death over the next few weeks.
“The most important source of uncertainty is the president’s health and his current and potential symptoms,” Ohanian opined. “Even if the president has only mild symptoms, he will need to remain quarantined for about 14 days.”
The economist predicted that such a quarantine means that Trump will need to take time off the campaign trail and postpone the remaining two presidential debates, the latter scenario which the Trump campaign has claimed will not happen.
Although Ohanian noted that previous presidential emergencies don’t provide much information on the future of modern financial markets, he nevertheless argued that volatility is inevitable until the nature of Trump’s condition is resolved.
“As we learn more about President Trump’s condition, uncertainty ultimately will be resolved, and market volatility will decline. “
As reported by The New York Times, stock markets fell after news broke of Trump’s positive COVID-19 test. However, market historian Charles Geisst told the publication that the effect was less significant than past presidential scares due to its timing among the chaos and confusion of 2020, which has seen the coronavirus spread across the world and wreak economic collapse in its wake alongside civil rights protests marred by violence and riots.
Paul Donovan, the chief economist at UBS Global Wealth Management, told clients that the news of Trump’s diagnosis is likely only to have a long-lasting effect on the market if it is viewed as something that influences public health or the outcome of the election. Given Emanuel’s warning of the president’s significant risk of death and concerns around the spread of the virus to lawmakers, these scenarios appear to be possible.
Trump is currently admitted at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, which the White House claims is out of precaution rather than necessity.


inquisitr--2020-10-03--Donald Trump Repeatedly Asked Aides If He Was Going To Die From Coronavirus, Report Claims

Donald Trump repeatedly pressed aides about whether he would die from his coronavirus infection as a friend had passed away in recent months , a new report claims .
Gabriel Sherman of Vanity Fair reported that the White House has downplayed the severity of Trump ’ s sudden health downturn , as sources close to Trump say he has been openly worrying about whether he could die from the infection .
“ Conversations w Republicans close to WH over last 12 hours indicate it ’ s been far more dire than WH has said .
Before being taken to Walter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Am I going out like Stan Chera ?
Am I ?
’ ( Chera was Trump ’ s NYC friend who died of Covid in April ) , ” Sherman reported on Twitter .
As USA Today reported , Chera died in April after having fallen ill .
He was a New York real estate mogul and reportedly a longtime friend of Trump .
The report noted that the president spoke about his death at a daily coronavirus press briefing , saying that he had fallen into a coma and never recovered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was happy to see him in the White House and believed that the administration was doing a good job .
The report of Trump ’ s apparent fear of dying comes amid conflicting reports on his condition .
After initial reports indicated that he was asymptomatic or facing light symptoms , reports on Saturday painted a more dire situation in which he needed supplemental oxygen and had to expedite a trip to the hospital because there was danger he could no longer walk under his own power if they were to wait too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there were also conflicting messages from the White House on Saturday with doctors saying he is doing very well , but Chief of Staff Mark Meadows saying that his vitals were “ very concerning ” and that he is not yet on a clear path to recovery .
“ The president ’ s vitals over the last 24 hours were very concerning and the next 48 hours will be critical in terms of his care .
We ’ re still not on a clear path to a full recovery , ” Meadows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the past for what critics see as a lack of proper explanation for his health conditions , including an unscheduled trip to the hospital last year that was explained as the start to his annual physical .
Sherman added that Trump has been keeping the American public from knowing the depth of his health crisis because he is afraid of losing power .
While there is a line of succession set in place , it would not go into effect unless Trump is incapacitated .


inquisitr--2020-10-03--Nancy Pelosi Slammed For Allegedly Turning Down Proposal For Coronavirus Testing On Capitol Hill

House Minority Whip Steve Scalise appeared on Fox & Friends Weekends on Saturday and took aim at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for allegedly refusing to implement coronavirus testing on Capitol Hill , Breitbart reported .
Scalise ’ s comments built off of Republican Rep. Rodney Davis ’ recent frustration over Pelosi ’ s unwillingness to move forward with such a plan .
“ Congressman Davis is exactly correct , ” Scalise said .
“ These protocols have been out there and the testing capabilities have been out there for a long time .
They were offered to the Speaker and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think it ’ s something that should have been in Congress for a few weeks now .
But you know , ultimately , that ’ s what the Speaker decided to do.
” Per Politico , Davis sent a letter to Pelosi dated Friday in which he expressed concerns over the lack of a “ comprehensive health monitoring system and testing program ” on Capitol Hill .
He claimed that his requests to Pelosi for joint work on the project with his House committee had gone unanswered for months .
Although the Illinois @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been able to test staff with COVID-19 symptoms or exposure , he expressed dismay at the alleged lack of testing for the House and chalked it up to Pelosi ’ s failure to implement a concrete plan .
The clash comes in the wake of Donald Trump ’ s positive coronavirus test , which has far-reaching implications for lawmakers on Capitol Hill .
As reported by Politico , the diagnosis has left lawmakers exposed and already spread to some , including Republican Sens .
Mike Lee of Utah and Thom Tillis of North @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Judiciary Committee .
As The Inquisitr reported , Lee claimed to be experiencing symptoms similar to his longtime allergies , while Tillis said that he is feeling well .
Both will reportedly remain in isolation over the next 10 days .
Along with Pelosi , Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is also opposed to a comprehensive testing program , which has been supported by some Republicans in the Senate .
Amid the chaos of Trump ’ s COVID-19 diagnosis and news of the virus ’ subsequent spread , McConnell claimed that the hearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nominated to replace the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , will likely proceed , but in a remote fashion .

House Minority Whip Steve Scalise appeared on Fox & Friends Weekends on Saturday and took aim at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for allegedly refusing to implement coronavirus testing on Capitol Hill, Breitbart reported. Scalise’s comments built off of Republican Rep. Rodney Davis’ recent frustration over Pelosi’s unwillingness to move forward with such a plan.
“Congressman Davis is exactly correct,” Scalise said. “These protocols have been out there and the testing capabilities have been out there for a long time. They were offered to the Speaker and she turned it down. And I think it’s something that should have been in Congress for a few weeks now. But you know, ultimately, that’s what the Speaker decided to do.”
Per Politico, Davis sent a letter to Pelosi dated Friday in which he expressed concerns over the lack of a “comprehensive health monitoring system and testing program” on Capitol Hill. He claimed that his requests to Pelosi for joint work on the project with his House committee had gone unanswered for months.
Although the Illinois Republican noted that the attending physician has been able to test staff with COVID-19 symptoms or exposure, he expressed dismay at the alleged lack of testing for the House and chalked it up to Pelosi’s failure to implement a concrete plan.
“Universities, public institutions, private businesses, and communities across the country have embraced technologies to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Yet, the House has failed to adopt similar tools that are now being used nationwide.”
The clash comes in the wake of Donald Trump’s positive coronavirus test, which has far-reaching implications for lawmakers on Capitol Hill. As reported by Politico, the diagnosis has left lawmakers exposed and already spread to some, including Republican Sens. Mike Lee of Utah and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, who both work on the Judiciary Committee.
As The Inquisitr reported, Lee claimed to be experiencing symptoms similar to his longtime allergies, while Tillis said that he is feeling well. Both will reportedly remain in isolation over the next 10 days.
Along with Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is also opposed to a comprehensive testing program, which has been supported by some Republicans in the Senate. Amid the chaos of Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis and news of the virus’ subsequent spread, McConnell claimed that the hearing for Amy Coney Barrett, who is nominated to replace the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, will likely proceed, but in a remote fashion.


inquisitr--2020-10-03--Donald Trump Campaign Official Claims ‘Debates Are Going To Happen’

In the wake of Donald Trump ’ s coronavirus diagnosis , campaign adviser David Bossie appeared on Fox & Friends on Saturday and claimed that the remaining two Trump-Biden debates would take place , Breitbart reported .
“ The debates are going to happen , ” he said .
“ There ’ s no reason for them not to .
If they have to be pushed — if the second debate has to be pushed a day or two , that ’ s nothing .
We need this president to recover.
” Bossie continued to claim that Trump is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who will defeat both Biden and COVID-19 .
“ So , we ’ re looking forward to the next 30 days of this campaign , of telling the American people the good news of what his accomplishments have been and what he ’ s done to lower their taxes , to make their lives better , to bring jobs back to America .
It ’ s a great story .
None of that changes.
” Even if Bossie ’ s claims come to fruition , Trump ’ s campaign schedule has taken a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Francisco Chronicle , the president ’ s campaign nixed all previously announced events for the time being , including stops in Florida and Wisconsin this weekend , and is currently working on moving others to virtual venues or postponing them .
Per Deadline , Alan Schroeder , author of Presidential Debates : Risky Business on the Campaign Trail , claimed that the Commission on Presidential Debates could easily cancel the debates .
Per The Inquisitr , the White House has not been clear about Trump ’ s coronavirus and timeline as he stays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for an overnight stint .
The lack of clarity has sparked many rumors and theories about the state of both Trump and the current election as a whole .
As reported by Deadline , Vice President Mike Pence is still set to face-off against Sen. Kamala Harris , Biden ’ s running mate , in Salt Lake City , Utah , next week .
Shawn Wood , a spokesman for the University of Utah , claimed that he had not received word that the debate is to be postponed .
On Friday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the event hall is required to have tested negative for coronavirus before they can enter the venue .
According to Chris Wallace , who hosted the first presidential debate , Trump ’ s team arrived late for the event , which meant they were unable to be tested .
If Trump deteriorates to the point that he has to withdraw from the race , The San Francisco Chronicle predicted that Pence would likely be made the new Republican Party candidate .

In the wake of Donald Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis, campaign adviser David Bossie appeared on Fox & Friends on Saturday and claimed that the remaining two Trump-Biden debates would take place, Breitbart reported.
“The debates are going to happen,” he said. “There’s no reason for them not to. If they have to be pushed — if the second debate has to be pushed a day or two, that’s nothing. We need this president to recover.”
Bossie continued to claim that Trump is a “fighter for the American people” who will defeat both Biden and COVID-19.
“So, we’re looking forward to the next 30 days of this campaign, of telling the American people the good news of what his accomplishments have been and what he’s done to lower their taxes, to make their lives better, to bring jobs back to America. It’s a great story. None of that changes.”
Even if Bossie’s claims come to fruition, Trump’s campaign schedule has taken a hit. As reported by The San Francisco Chronicle, the president’s campaign nixed all previously announced events for the time being, including stops in Florida and Wisconsin this weekend, and is currently working on moving others to virtual venues or postponing them.
Per Deadline, Alan Schroeder, author of Presidential Debates: Risky Business on the Campaign Trail, claimed that the Commission on Presidential Debates could easily cancel the debates.
Per The Inquisitr, the White House has not been clear about Trump’s coronavirus and timeline as he stays at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for an overnight stint. The lack of clarity has sparked many rumors and theories about the state of both Trump and the current election as a whole.
As reported by Deadline, Vice President Mike Pence is still set to face-off against Sen. Kamala Harris, Biden’s running mate, in Salt Lake City, Utah, next week. Shawn Wood, a spokesman for the University of Utah, claimed that he had not received word that the debate is to be postponed.
On Friday, the Cleveland Clinic said that everyone inside the event hall is required to have tested negative for coronavirus before they can enter the venue. According to Chris Wallace, who hosted the first presidential debate, Trump’s team arrived late for the event, which meant they were unable to be tested.
If Trump deteriorates to the point that he has to withdraw from the race, The San Francisco Chronicle predicted that Pence would likely be made the new Republican Party candidate.


inquisitr--2020-10-03--Donald Trump Supporter Suggests President’s Coronavirus Was ‘Planted’

A Saturday report from The Guardian documents a supporter of Donald Trump and his belief that the president ’ s recent coronavirus diagnosis was intentional .
“ If he ’ s sick , then they planted it when they tested him , ” supporter Sean Patterson said .
“ It ’ s what they did to me when I went to hospital for my heart beating too fast .
Two weeks later I got a cold .
It ’ s political .
I don ’ t trust the US government at all .
Who are they to mandate personal safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t the only person to float a conspiracy to explain Trump ’ s coronavirus .
Left-wing filmmaker Michael Moore speculated on Friday that the president might by lying about contracting COVID-19 to shift the conversation amid his concerning poll numbers , which have shown him consistently behind Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden .
Before the speculation , Patterson claimed not to be worried about the president ’ s recent hospitalization amid reports that he needed supplemental oxygen , per The Inquisitr .
Although the president is often accused of calling coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that this is untrue .
In reality , Trump said his impeachment was a deception and afterward claimed that their criticism of his handling of the pandemic was “ their new hoax.
” Elsewhere , other supporters expressed misgivings with Trump ’ s approach to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic .
In particular , Karen White , who supported Trump in 2016 , claimed that she agreed with his opposition to shutting down the country , but did not believe in his opposition to masks as a preventative against the virus .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” she said .
“ I wish he hadn ’ t done it.
” As reported by The New York Times , hundreds of tweets have suggested that Trump could be lying about contracting coronavirus , including some from prominent figures like New Yorker staff writer Jelani Cobb and Time editor-at-large Anand Giridharadas .
Others suggested that the president ’ s diagnosis could be a ploy to postpone the election and cancel future debates after his contentious Tuesday performance .
As The Inquisitr reported , Trump was allegedly administered supplemental oxygen on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Military Medical Center for an overnight stay .
In addition , the White House has allegedly not offered full transparency about Trump ’ s health as well as the state of the White House amid a spread to multiple aides .
Most concerning is the that the president is at high-risk due to his age and obesity .

A Saturday report from The Guardian documents a supporter of Donald Trump and his belief that the president’s recent coronavirus diagnosis was intentional.
“If he’s sick, then they planted it when they tested him,” supporter Sean Patterson said. “It’s what they did to me when I went to hospital for my heart beating too fast. Two weeks later I got a cold. It’s political. I don’t trust the US government at all. Who are they to mandate personal safety? I listen to Trump.”
Patterson isn’t the only person to float a conspiracy to explain Trump’s coronavirus. Left-wing filmmaker Michael Moore speculated on Friday that the president might by lying about contracting COVID-19 to shift the conversation amid his concerning poll numbers, which have shown him consistently behind Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.
Before the speculation, Patterson claimed not to be worried about the president’s recent hospitalization amid reports that he needed supplemental oxygen, per The Inquisitr.
“It’s a hoax. There’s no pandemic. As Trump said, how many millions die of flu?”
Although the president is often accused of calling coronavirus a “hoax,” BBC noted that this is untrue. In reality, Trump said his impeachment was a deception and afterward claimed that their criticism of his handling of the pandemic was “their new hoax.”
Elsewhere, other supporters expressed misgivings with Trump’s approach to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, Karen White, who supported Trump in 2016, claimed that she agreed with his opposition to shutting down the country, but did not believe in his opposition to masks as a preventative against the virus.
“But he was wrong to question masks,” she said. “I wish he hadn’t done it.”
As reported by The New York Times, hundreds of tweets have suggested that Trump could be lying about contracting coronavirus, including some from prominent figures like New Yorker staff writer Jelani Cobb and Time editor-at-large Anand Giridharadas. Others suggested that the president’s diagnosis could be a ploy to postpone the election and cancel future debates after his contentious Tuesday performance.
As The Inquisitr reported, Trump was allegedly administered supplemental oxygen on Friday before he headed to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for an overnight stay. In addition, the White House has allegedly not offered full transparency about Trump’s health as well as the state of the White House amid a spread to multiple aides. Most concerning is the that the president is at high-risk due to his age and obesity.


inquisitr--2020-10-03--Donald Trump Needed Supplemental Oxygen On Friday Amid ‘Very Concerning’ Period, Report Says

U.S. President Donald Trump was administered supplemental oxygen at the White House on Friday before he was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center , a new report claimed .
The Associated Press reported on Saturday that Trump needed the medical intervention sometime in the hours after he first announced on Twitter that he and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for coronavirus .
The news comes just as chief of staff Mark Meadows said on Saturday that the president went through a “ very concerning ” period on Friday , though it was not clear if this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was administered oxygen .
Meadows added that the next 48 hours would be critical as he battles the coronavirus infection .
The report noted that while officials have been mostly positive in their updates , the briefing on Saturday from Navy Commander Dr. Sean Conley and other doctors raised questions .
They did not directly address whether he needed supplemental oxygen , though a source told The Associated Press that he was given this treatment before being transported to Walter Reed .
Doctors also revealed that he began showing “ clinical symptoms ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which was earlier than previously known .
The report said that Trump is in a high-risk category given his age and clinical obesity , though it noted the administration has not been clear about his condition or the timeline of his infection .
“ The administration has consistently been less than transparent about the president ’ s health as the virus spread inside the White House , ” The Associated Press reported .
Reports initially indicated that Trump was asymptomatic , though officials said later on Friday that he was experiencing mild symptoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout the afternoon .
As The Inquisitr reported , staff decided to move him to the hospital out of an abundance of caution and decided on doing so sooner rather than later so that he could be transported while he was still able to walk on his own in front of television cameras .
The Trump administration has faced scrutiny in the past for what critics see as a lack of transparency regarding the president ’ s health , including an unscheduled trip to Walter Reed in November 2019 that was explained as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .


inquisitr--2020-10-03--Donald Trump’s Debate Performance Was ‘A Gift To American Democracy,’ Legal Analyst Says

In a Saturday op-ed for The Hill , columnist and CBS News legal analyst Kimberly Wehle argued that Donald Trump ’ s contentious debate performance against Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday was “ a gift to American Democracy.
” The law professor pointed to the Republican ’ s response to Chris Wallace ’ s push to condemn white supremacists and his attacks on Joe Biden ’ s son ’ s history of addiction and suggested these two incidents revealed Trump ’ s “ true character ” to America .
According to Wehle , Trump ’ s strategy for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Constitution itself ” instead of appealing to voters on issues like health care , climate change , and the economy .
In particular , the writer argued that Trump ’ s actions run contrary to the 20th , 22nd , and 12th Amendments , as well as Article II of the Constitution .
“ That Trump even suggests staying in office by disfiguring and delegitimizing the electoral process in the United States is not news , ” she opined .
Wehle noted that Trump ’ s performance might have even swayed some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ piece by arguing that the president ’ s debate performance was a boon for America as it brought people closer to seeing Trump ’ s true character and intentions .
According to The New York Times/Siena College surveys , likely voters in Florida and Pennsylvania , two states critical for his re-election , were overwhelmingly “ repelled ” by the president ’ s behavior during the first debate .
In particular , the data showed that Biden leads the Democrat by seven points in Pennsylvania and five points in Florida .
Elsewhere , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As reported by Investor ’ s Business Daily , a new IBD/TIPP Poll taken after the debate found that the U.S. leader narrowed Biden ’ s lead among likely voters down to 2.7 points .
Despite this increase in standing , the publication noted that Americans registered to vote viewed Biden as the winner of the debate by double-digit margins .
As The Inquisitr reported , a post-debate poll from Rasmussen Reports — one of the only pollsters to predict Trump ’ s win in 2016 — showed that the president received a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debate .
In particular , his job approval increased from 46 to 49 percent , and his disapproval decreased from 53 to 51 percent .

In a Saturday op-ed for The Hill, columnist and CBS News legal analyst Kimberly Wehle argued that Donald Trump’s contentious debate performance against Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday was “a gift to American Democracy.”
The law professor pointed to the Republican’s response to Chris Wallace’s push to condemn white supremacists and his attacks on Joe Biden’s son’s history of addiction and suggested these two incidents revealed Trump’s “true character” to America.
“Cornered on the stage with Biden and facing pointed questions from Wallace, Trump was unabashed about his nefarious strategy for staying — or, in his words, securing ‘a continuation’ in office.”
According to Wehle, Trump’s strategy for winning the election is to “replace the Constitution itself” instead of appealing to voters on issues like health care, climate change, and the economy. In particular, the writer argued that Trump’s actions run contrary to the 20th, 22nd, and 12th Amendments, as well as Article II of the Constitution.
“That Trump even suggests staying in office by disfiguring and delegitimizing the electoral process in the United States is not news,” she opined.
“But seeing him string the pieces of his strategy all together in a vicious face-off with the mild-mannered Biden struck a chord with some people.
Wehle noted that Trump’s performance might have even swayed some former supporters. The author concluded her piece by arguing that the president’s debate performance was a boon for America as it brought people closer to seeing Trump’s true character and intentions.
According to The New York Times/Siena College surveys, likely voters in Florida and Pennsylvania, two states critical for his re-election, were overwhelmingly “repelled” by the president’s behavior during the first debate. In particular, the data showed that Biden leads the Democrat by seven points in Pennsylvania and five points in Florida.
Elsewhere, polls for Trump were more promising. As reported by Investor’s Business Daily, a new IBD/TIPP Poll taken after the debate found that the U.S. leader narrowed Biden’s lead among likely voters down to 2.7 points. Despite this increase in standing, the publication noted that Americans registered to vote viewed Biden as the winner of the debate by double-digit margins.
As The Inquisitr reported, a post-debate poll from Rasmussen Reports — one of the only pollsters to predict Trump’s win in 2016 — showed that the president received a bump in his approval rating after the debate. In particular, his job approval increased from 46 to 49 percent, and his disapproval decreased from 53 to 51 percent.


inquisitr--2020-10-03--Chris Christie Tests Positive For COVID-19 After Appearing At Presidential Debate Prep

Former New Jersey Gov .
Chris Christie announced on Saturday via Twitter that he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus .
“ I just received word that I am positive for COVID-19 .
I want to thank all of my friends and colleagues who have reached out to ask how I was feeling in the last day or two , ” he said .
“ I will be receiving medical attention today and will keep the necessary folks apprised of my condition.
” Christie recently appeared at the presidential debate on Tuesday , where he helped Donald Trump prepare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fox News , Christie confirmed that those in the White House map room on Monday weren ’ t wearing masks .
There were about five or six people present , he said , including himself .
“ No one was wearing masks in the room when we were prepping the president , ” he said .
Trump , along with numerous people in his close circle , has since been diagnosed with the deadly disease , which has taken the lives of more than 205,000 Americans so far .
Initially , news leaked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received a positive test .
A few hours later , Trump and the first lady ’ s diagnosis was revealed .
But Christie said that while he saw them , both seemed to be symptom-free .
He also said that he was checked for the virus in the days leading up to and including the prep .
“ Hope seemed completely fine , ” Christie said .
“ I didn ’ t see any symptoms from either of them.
” He confirmed that he wasn ’ t showing any evidence of having contracted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get tested .
“ I feel fine .
I don ’ t feel any symptoms at this time.
” One day later , he announced that he was infected .
White House adviser Stephen Miller , Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien , and Trump ’ s personal attorney , Rudy Giuliani , also appeared at the prep session .
So far , Stepien has also announced that he has contracted the virus .
Christie didn ’ t show up at Thursday ’ s fundraiser at the Bedminster golf course , but he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last Saturday for Judge Amy Coney Barrett , an instance that some are crediting as being a “ super spreader ” event , as The Inquisitr previously reported .
Also present at the ceremony was Utah Sen. Mike Lee and former adviser Kellyanne Conway , who have both also tested positive for the virus , as NJ.com reported .
Attendees at the ceremony were criticized for not wearing masks and for being in close proximity to one another .
Christie ’ s diagnosis makes him the 14th person in Trump ’ s orbit @ @ @ @ @


inquisitr--2020-10-03--‘Anger And Internal Frustrations’ Reportedly Shake White House In Wake Of Donald Trump’s COVID-19 Di

‘Anger And Internal Frustrations’ Reportedly Shake White House In Wake Of Donald Trump’s COVID-19 Diagnosis

According to a new report from The Daily Beast , “ anger and internal frustrations ” shook the White House in the wake of President Donald Trump ’ s coronavirus diagnosis .
Trump and first lady Melania tested positive for the dangerous virus on Thursday .
Less than 24 hours later , the situation took a turn for the worse , with the commander-in-chief being transported to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center , where he will undergo tests and remain under observation for several days .
Still , according to officials , the White House is not expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks and social distancing .
As one individual with knowledge of the situation put it , “ it ’ s business as usual.
” Several members of the Trump campaign and White House aides were reportedly “ furious ” at the president for attending a fundraiser in Bedminster , New Jersey , even after learning that adviser Hope Hicks had the virus .
Between 30 and 50 Republican donors are thought to have attended the event .
Trump reportedly held meetings with 19 of them .
According to his staff , most of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attendees were encouraged to practice social distancing .
Nevertheless , some donors have allegedly been “ freaking out ” since learning that Trump has contracted the virus and believe that he should not have attended the fundraiser knowing one of his aides was sick .
One senior administration official told The Daily Beast that they are frustrated with how the White House is handling the issue of Trump ’ s infection , from a public relations standpoint .
Others believe that Trump and his allies are making a mistake by not promoting mask-wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Shalabh Kumar , a Republican mega-donor and chair of the Republican Hindu Coalition , said that he doesn ’ t understand why the Trump White House is reluctant to embrace face coverings .
“ I support [ Trump ’ s ] re-election , I think he ’ s done an amazing job , I think he ’ s Ronald Reagan on steroids .
But one thing I personally don ’ t understand is why people don ’ t wear masks , ” Kumar said .
“ I hope [ the infection ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that there ’ s no negative impact on him or the first lady at all , or anybody else associated with them .
I ’ m very concerned about this , ” he added .
But frustration has been boiling for weeks , according to the publication ’ s sources .
CDC officials have reportedly “ grown increasingly frustrated ” with Trump .
The president has apparently relied on Dr. Scott Atlas for advice on how to handle issues related to the pandemic , sidelining the nation ’ s top experts , including @ @ @ @


inquisitr--2020-10-03--Donald Trump Reportedly Moved To Hospital After Deteriorating While He Was Still Able To Walk On His

Donald Trump Reportedly Moved To Hospital After Deteriorating While He Was Still Able To Walk On His Own

U.S. President Donald Trump ’ s staff planned to move him to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center out of an abundance of caution after the president contracted the novel coronavirus .
But insiders say that after his condition continued to deteriorate , the decision was made to transport him sooner rather than later while he could still walk on his own in front of the television cameras .
As The Washington Post reported , Trump was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Thursday evening , shortly after news leaked that his counselor Hope Hicks was also infected .
Early the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first lady ’ s positive tests and said that they would begin self-quarantining inside the East Wing .
While initial reports suggested that he was either asymptomatic or only experiencing mild symptoms , by the afternoon , insiders said that Trump ’ s condition worsened .
The anonymous officials said that he had a fever , cough and nasal congestion .
Other official reports said that he was experiencing fatigue , as The Inquisitr previously reported , and he took an experimental treatment in order to help his body battle the virus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was time to make the move .
At 6:16 pm on Friday , he appeared in front of cameras as he walked to the Marine One helicopter .
“ As Trump ’ s condition deteriorated during the day Friday , the president and his team ultimately made the decision to send him to Walter Reed preemptively — and , from a public relations perspective , when he was still able to walk to Marine One on his own , according to one outside adviser in frequent contact with White House officials , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be exceptionally quiet on Friday , staying off of social media for the most part and not making appearances before cameras or calling into Fox News .
Others note that his voice seemed raspy at his rally in Duluth and that the event was shorter than his typical events are .
It ’ s unclear what Trump ’ s current status is , but White House officials reportedly have “ serious concerns ” about his health , as WIVB reported .
Reportedly , part of the push to move him to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quickly , a medical team would be ready .
Dr. Jonathan Reiner explained that moving Trump was a smart decision if his symptoms were worsening .
He explained that there is no reason to struggle to provide treatment in the White House when they could take him somewhere with an experienced medical staff .
“ But you would only do that if you felt that his respiratory status was deteriorating , ” he added .


inquisitr--2020-10-03--Donald Trump Has A ‘Substantial Risk Of Dying In The Next Few Weeks,’ Expert Tells Rachel Maddow

During an appearance on MSNBC ’ s The Rachel Maddow Show Friday evening , Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel warned that U.S. President Donald Trump has a “ substantial risk of dying ” of coronavirus , Raw Story reported .
Host Rachel Maddow dedicated the first 18 minutes of her show to Trump ’ s COVID-19 diagnosis .
The commander-in-chief and first lady Melania Trump both tested positive for the dangerous virus on Thursday .
Since then , Trump ’ s condition has gradually gotten worse , it seems .
Per The New York Times , early on , the White House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying that he is experiencing only “ mild ” symptoms .
Then , Trump ’ s physician , Dr. Sean P. Conley , revealed that he is taking an experimental antibody cocktail .
Shortly after that , news broke that the commander-in-chief is being transported to the Walter Reed Medical Center .
He is expected to stay at the hospital , where he will reportedly undergo tests , for at least several days .
As Raw Story noted , Maddow appeared to downplay the risks of Trump passing away from the disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s coronavirus diagnosis , Maddow asked her guest to correct her if she misled her viewers or said anything wrong .
“ Correct me if anything I laid out there is wrong or I am putting wrong emphasis in terms of people understanding the severity of what we are up against here , ” she asked .
Emanuel , a medical expert who advised the Barack Obama administration on health care policy , argued that the situation is not nearly as harmless as Maddow suggested .
“ And that , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is something to take very , very seriously , ” Emanuel noted .
Some have speculated that the White House is withholding information from the public .
In an interview on Friday , political analyst Ashley Parker argued that claims made by the Oval Office need to be taken with a grain of salt because it does not have a track record of telling the truth .
Trump broke his silence on Friday evening , shortly before leaving for Walter Reed .
In a brief video posted to Twitter , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noting that both he and Melania are doing well .
As previously reported by The Inquisitr , medical experts have warned that Trump is likely to experience coronavirus complications due to his age and weight .


inquisitr--2020-10-05--Donald Trump Tested Positive For Coronavirus On Thursday But Didn’t Disclose It, Report Claims

Donald Trump knew about his positive rapid test for COVID-19 on Thursday but did not disclose it during an appearance on Fox News , a new report claims .
Trump told the network that night that a White House aide had tested positive but did not reveal his own test , reported the Wall Street Journal ( via the Independent ) .
Trump said during the appearance that he would receive his results later that night or the next morning , and hours later took to Twitter to announce that both he and the first lady had contracted coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ test came back positive , he was administered a more reliable one using a sample from deeper in his nasal passage .
Even those within the inner circle were kept in the dark , the report added , noting that campaign manager Bill Stepien did not know that Hope Hicks had contracted coronavirus until he saw it on the news .
The situation remained unclear within the administration after Trump revealed his own status , with another official telling the Wall Street Journal that they were forced to take to social media to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m glued to Twitter and TV because I have no official communication from anyone in the West Wing , ” the unnamed official said .
The White House has been criticized for what many see as a lack of transparency and a series of conflicting reports on Trump ’ s health .
After initial reports that he was experiencing light symptoms , others within the administration painted a more dire picture and noted that Trump ’ s oxygen fell to worrying levels , prompting his trip to the hospital on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not have a clear path to recovery through Saturday , though his condition appeared to improve by Sunday and there were reports that he could be discharged as early as Monday .
But there were still lingering questions about just how long officials knew about the coronavirus cases , including Hicks whose status was the first to be reported .
Others have criticized the president for what they see as a failure to take precaution against the virus , both for his own health and those around him .
A number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contracted the virus this week had attended a ceremony honoring the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the current Supreme Court vacancy , a reception that had people sitting closely near one another while many were not wearing masks .