Higgs causes corona epidemic in the White House, surprise appearance in Trump campaign

White House aide Hope Hicks, who had a new coronavirus infection (Corona 19), greets the podium at the recommendation of President Trump during the presidential campaign held at Ocala International Airport in Florida, USA. 16 (local time). [연합뉴스]

Hope Hicks, 31, who is believed to be the starting point for the spread of the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) to the White House, appeared in the US presidential campaign of Donald Trump. It has been almost two weeks since the announcement of the confirmation.

Higgs, who is known as President Trump’s closest aide, took the stage at the request of President Trump during a campaign held at Ocala International Airport in Flori on 16 (local time).

During his speech, President Trump said, “I will convey optimism, opportunity, and hope,” and introduced Advisor Hicks, saying, “I just said hope, and Hope Hicks is here.” He then emphasized, “(Aide Higgs) tested positive for Corona 19, but (currently) he’s fine.”

When Aide Hicks responded onstage, he lightly joked, “Now we can share the microphones.” Advisor Hicks thanked President Trump and the public and then walked straight off stage saying, “I’m stage frightened.”

White House aide Hope Hicks, who took the podium at the invitation of President Trump during the presidential campaign held at Ocala International Airport in Florida, USA, on the 16th (local time), descends from the stage then thanking the audience. [연합뉴스]

President Trump called Adviser Hicks to the stage, defending “We want hope,” inviting supporters under the podium to utter the slogan.

Aide Higgs, who is believed to be the first source of infection in the White House, tested positive for Corona 19 on Day 1. When Aide Higgs, who was accompanied by an exclusive presidential plane and helicopter, tested positive, President Trump and his wife Melania were also screened for Corona 19 and confirmed the next day.

As a model, consultant Hicks established a relationship with the Trump family while working for a public relations firm, run by President Trump’s eldest daughter Ivanka’s fashion business. Subsequently, he worked as a media assistant at Trump’s presidential camp in 2016 and became the White House’s chief of public affairs. After abruptly resigning in February 2018, he became Fox News’ director of public relations (CCO) in October of the same year, then returned to the White House this year.

Reporter Baek Hee-yeon [email protected]