White House Senior Adviser Stephen Miller is the latest in Donald Trump’s close circle to test positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday. Before him, several top officials have reported how to positively crush the myth of invincibility surrounding the White House. US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for the infection on October 2. Three days later, President Trump returned to the White House while still being contagious. Trump’s recent post that Covid-19 is just a flu is another comment that has drawn criticism with Facebook and Twitter taking the necessary action.
“Take a look at what happened this week in the White House,” America’s leading infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said in an interview with the American University Kennedy Political Union, when He asked what advice he had on how people could discuss preventive action with he believed the pandemic was a hoax.
Trump has been seen on many occasions without a mask or covering his face and his approach to ‘go out and not fear Covid-19’ has raised more questions about the president’s concern about the pandemic.
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A ceremony held for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett at the Rose Garden on September 26 is speculated to be a spreader of Covid-19 after several senior members of the White House were infected after this event.
Here’s a look at some of the members of the White House who have contracted Covid-19:
1. Stephen MillerSenior White House Member Stephen Miller, who is also one of President Trump’s top aides, tested positive for Covid-19 Tuesday night. Miller in a statement said that for the past five days he had been working remotely and self-isolating, testing negative every day through yesterday.
2. Kayleigh McEnany: The White House press secretary got infected Monday. However, McEanany said he was not experiencing any symptoms, adding that he will continue to work during his quarantine period.
3. Admiral Charles RayAdmiral Charles Ray, who has served as deputy commander of the country’s coast guard since 2018, tested positive Monday. He was at the Pentagon last week to meet with service chiefs and other military personnel.
4. Jalen Drummond: Deputy Press Secretary Jalen Drummond, who is one of McEnany’s deputies, also tested positive for coronavirus. Drummond was part of the ceremony on September 26.
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5. Senator Mike LeeMike Lee, another Republican senator who was also present during the ceremony for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett also contracted Covid-19. As a result, Lee’s neighbor, who is also a congressman, became infected.
6. Hope Hicks: An adviser to President Trump who travels with him very often tested positive for Covid-19 on October 1. She previously served as the White House communications director. Trump and Melania were infected the next day.
(With input from Reuters)
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