Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Trump has COVID-19. Now what?
Donald Trump tweeted on Thursday night that he and Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19. Because the virus’ symptoms are so varied and unpredictable, the full implications of his diagnosis are unclear.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenDonald Trump tweeted on Thursday night that he and Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19. Because the virus’ symptoms are so varied and unpredictable, the full implications of his diagnosis are unclear. At minimum, it pulls the president off the campaign trail with a month left before Election Day. But the reverberations could be much bigger, affecting national security, government functions, and the economy.
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4 storiesTrump has COVID. What does this mean for his campaign, and who will run the US if he gets really sick?
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows announced this morning that President Trump has mild symptoms of COVID-19. Trump tweeted on Thursday night that he and the first lady tested positive for the disease.
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