ATLANTA — Local leaders are beginning to react to the news of President Trump’s and first lady Melania’s positive COVID-19 test.
The president announced the diagnosis late Thursday night.
We’re continuing to follow the latest developments throughout the day on Channel 2 Action News
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Here are how Georgia leaders are reacting:
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp:
.@GAFirstLady, the girls, and I wish President Trump and the First Lady a quick recovery. Our prayers are with them and their family! https://t.co/w2QaAx3ymV
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) October 2, 2020
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the First Family, and all suffering with the Coronavirus. A COVID-19 diagnosis is unsettling, and even more so when a loved one also tests positive. Derek and I wish the First Family a speedy recovery.
— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) October 2, 2020
Rep. Doug Collins:
I’m praying for a swift recovery, @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS! https://t.co/fCDN0uLmQ7
— Rep. Doug Collins (@RepDougCollins) October 2, 2020
Senator David Perdue:
Bonnie & I wish President Trump and the First Lady a speedy recovery. Our prayers are with them as they fight this virus. https://t.co/vHR6fhPN2R
— David Perdue (@sendavidperdue) October 2, 2020
Senator Kelly Loeffler:
Please join me in praying for a full and swift recovery for @realdonaldtrump and @flotus. 🙏🏻 https://t.co/hNbC9h6VUV
— Kelly Loeffler (@KLoeffler) October 2, 2020
Seth Weathers, former director of Trump’s Georgia campaign:
On a positive note, people will watch the most famous person in the world recover from COVID
— SETH WEATHERS (@sethweathers) October 2, 2020
God bless the President and First Lady! https://t.co/alFPZSw43X
Nikema Williams, Democratic Party of Georgia chairwoman, state senator and Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress:
Looks like somebody should be more consistent with wearing a mask like our next POTUS @JoeBiden! #VOTE
— Senator Nikema Williams (@NikemaWilliams) October 2, 2020
State Rep. Josh McLaurin, Sandy Springs:
We are in a very serious situation as a country. I’m praying for sound judgment in our various leaders at this time. It’s not just about individuals, it’s about continuity of our institutions.
— Josh McLaurin (@JoshforGeorgia) October 2, 2020
State Senator Jen Jordan:
Praying for the President and First Lady’s health, as well as the health of his staffers and others in the White House.
— Jen Jordan (@senatorjen) October 2, 2020
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