HOUSTON – People around the world and Houston’s backyard are sharing their thoughts on President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump announcing that they’ve tested positive for COVID-19.
Here is what prominent people are saying on social media about the health disclosure. This listing is in alphabetical order by the public figure’s last name.
Gov. Greg Abbott:
Lifting up prayers for @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) October 2, 2020
May God’s healing powers touch them, strengthen them, and raise them up.
Joe Biden:
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.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) October 2, 2020
Ted Cruz:
Heidi & I are praying for a full and swift recovery for @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) October 2, 2020
World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus:
My best wishes to President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS for a full and speedy recovery. https://t.co/6OUZT20huK
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) October 2, 2020
Boris Johnson:
My best wishes to President Trump and the First Lady. Hope they both have a speedy recovery from coronavirus.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) October 2, 2020
Dan Patrick:
Please join me in praying for the @POTUS @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS to have a complete and quick recovery from
— Dan Patrick (@DanPatrick) October 2, 2020
the coronavirus. He is my President and he is my friend. #txlege
Nancy Pelosi:
WATCH: Speaker Pelosi says she was tested for coronavirus this morning out of an abundance of caution, and expects results soon. pic.twitter.com/ooKNM4HI9H
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) October 2, 2020
Vladimir Putin:
“I am sure that your inherent vitality, good spirits and optimism will help you cope with the dangerous virus,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said to President Trump in a telegram, wishing him and first lady Melania Trump a speedy recovery. https://t.co/exq2n8mDan
— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 2020
Ivanka Trump:
Praying for the swift recovery of my father and Melania and for all those impacted by COVID-19.
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) October 2, 2020
As they fight this together, the President will continue to fight for the people of this great country.
Here’s more on the social media reaction from around the world.