By WBTV Web Staff | October 2, 2020 at 2:41 PM EDT – Updated October 2 at 3:18 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – President Donald Trump announced Thursday night on social media that he and First Lady Melania Trump had tested positive for COVID-19.
The news came moments after his top aide, Hope Hicks, was confirmed to have tested positive for the virus.
Trump announced that he and the First Lady are quarantining and recovering together.
“We will get through this TOGETHER,” the president tweeted.
Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2020
The news of the president’s positive results sent shockwaves across the country.
Politicians, both Democrats and Republicans, took to Twitter to react to the news and to wish the president a speedy recovery.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, along with other lawmakers in the Carolinas offered their well-wishes to the president and the First Lady.
We pray for a quick and complete recovery for President Trump and the First Lady. This virus is highly contagious and can be deadly, and the best way to protect each other and ourselves is to wear masks, wash hands and stay distant to stop the spread. – RC
— Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) October 2, 2020
North Carolina Senate candidate Cal Cunningham said, “My throughs are with the President and First Lady, as we wish them a complete and speedy recovery from COVID-19.”
My thoughts are with the President and First Lady, as we wish them a complete and speedy recovery from COVID-19.
This virus can affect any of us—we need to stay vigilant and continue to look out for one another.
— Cal Cunningham (@CalforNC) October 2, 2020
North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis says President Trump “is a fighter.”
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham said he spoke with the president this morning, and he “was in good spirits.”
Like most Americans, I’m wishing President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS @MelaniaTrump
a speedy recovery.The president was in good spirits this morning when I spoke with him and very engaged in the upcoming hearing regarding Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Barrett.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) October 2, 2020
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore tweeted a photo of himself with the president, saying “Mr. President they people of North Carolina wish you and @FLOTUS a strong recovery and pray together today for the health and wellbeing of every American family.”
Mr. President the people of North Carolina wish you and @FLOTUS a strong recovery and pray together today for the health and wellbeing of every American family. pic.twitter.com/yuCX6qtkO5
— Speaker Tim Moore (@NCHouseSpeaker) October 2, 2020
North Carolina Congressman Richard Hudson said, “As with all Americans affected by this virus, we pray for a quick recovery, as well as for all of our leaders & those developing a vaccine & therapeutics. Together, we’ll emerge from this time stronger than before.”
Renee & I offer our prayers to @POTUS @realDonaldTrump & @FLOTUS. As with all Americans affected by this virus, we pray for a quick recovery, as well as for all of our leaders & those developing a vaccine & therapeutics. Together, we’ll emerge from this time stronger than before.
— Richard Hudson (@RepRichHudson) October 2, 2020
North Carolina Congresswoman Alma Adams said, “I wish the First Lady, the President and everyone in the administration a speedy recovery.”
I wish the First Lady, the President, and everyone in the administration a speedy recovery.
This virus is serious business and it’s not messing around. Wear a mask and let’s pass urgently needed relief for American families.
— Alma S. Adams (@RepAdams) October 2, 2020
North Carolina Congressman Dan Bishop added, “Courage and confidence are the essence of the American spirit. That is why those who would weaken America invariably focus on spreading fear and doubt. Many succumb. But as for this president and his family — never.”
Courage and confidence are the essence of the American spirit. That is why those who would weaken America invariably focus on spreading fear and doubt. Many succumb. But as for this president and his family — never.
Godspeed, @realDonaldTrump. Our prayers are with you. https://t.co/CT5K29bnt8
— Rep. Dan Bishop (@RepDanBishop) October 2, 2020
South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman stated, “As with everyone who has or will contract COVID, let’s pray President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS‘ symptoms remain mild, for their speedy recovery, and for the wellbeing of those around them.”
As with everyone who has or will contract COVID, let’s pray President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS‘ symptoms remain mild, for their speedy recovery, and for the wellbeing of those around them. 🇺🇸
— Rep. Ralph Norman (@RepRalphNorman) October 2, 2020
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