Local leaders are sending their best wishes to President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump after it was announced both tested positive for COVID-19 Friday morning.
Missouri and Kansas leaders and political candidates woke to the news Friday and began sending messages to the First Family.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson wished the Trumps a speedy recovery, while he and his wife recover from the virus themselves.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Teresa and I join Missourians and the nation in wishing President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania well as they navigate COVID-19 recovery.
Our prayers are with them always.
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) October 2, 2020
Missouri State Auditor and gubernatorial candidate Nicole Galloway also sent her best wishes with a reminder that anyone can contract the virus.
Wishing President Trump and the First Lady a quick and full recovery from COVID-19. This virus can impact anyone. Please stay vigilant.
— Nicole Galloway (@nicolergalloway) October 2, 2020
Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas was up early Friday tweeting his wishes for a full recovery with a little bit of a commentary on the seriousness of the virus and the state of healthcare in the U.S.
As I said when our governor contracted COVID-19, I hope the President, First Lady, and all near them make a full recovery. I also hope the president will now understand how dangerous this highly contagious virus is, particularly for the many without our nation’s best medical care
— Mayor Q (@QuintonLucasKC) October 2, 2020
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo) also joined the list of well-wishers, as did Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo), Rep. Roger Marshall (R-Kan) and Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan).
Erin and I send our prayers and best wishes to @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS for a speedy recovery
— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) October 2, 2020
I wish the President and First Lady a swift and complete recovery from COVID-19. Tonight I will pray for them as I have for millions of other Americans suffering from this vicious virus.
— Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (@repcleaver) October 2, 2020
You’re in Laina and my prayers, Mr. President. Wishing you and the First Lady a speedy recovery. https://t.co/UeAt6WOA3i
— Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) October 2, 2020
Franki and I wish the President and First Lady a quick and full recovery. https://t.co/MxmsCwKD1R
— Senator Pat Roberts (@SenPatRoberts) October 2, 2020
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