President Donald Trump confirms that he has tested positive for COVID-19, nearly seven months after he labeled the pandemic. Trump, 74, said late Thursday before the results that he and first lady Melania Trump are quarantining. It comes as over 7 million cases have been confirmed in the U.S., according to data from Johns Hopkins University. 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 Trump has received criticism for his leadership in handling the country’s response. According to Johns Hopkins, over 200,000 people have died from the disease. Trump has adjusted some large-scale events, such as the GOP convention for his renomination, but also forged ahead with rallies in recent months, where he and many supporters have been seen without masks. The commander in chief has at times been seen wearing a face mask, but he’s also fa...
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