Coronavirus: Fall of the White House

Coronavirus: Fall of the White House

In the past less than 24 hours, Trump’s condition has not sounded optimistic, and the news revealed by the White House has become more and more serious. The White House first stated that Trump did not have any symptoms. On the morning of the 2nd, the White House said that Trump had mild symptoms and tried experimental drugs. On the afternoon of the 2nd, the White House directly announced that Trump would live in Maryland outside Washington. State’s Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and will stay for several days. CNN quoted sources as saying that White House officials are very worried about Trump’s health!

Trump set off from the White House at 6 pm on the 2nd. The accompanying staff put on N95 masks.

But the White House tried to downplay Trump’s condition in a statement, stressing that Trump is not going to the hospital, but “work.” On the advice of doctors and taking cautious measures, Trump will work in the president’s office in the hospital. Trump has been working today.

CNN quoted people familiar with the matter as saying that Trump was frightened after learning that he was diagnosed with the new crown, and developed fever and other symptoms overnight. On the night of the 2nd, Trump also showed symptoms of shortness of breath.

The White House has become a severely infected area

US Vice President Pence, first daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Kushner, Secretary of State Pompeo, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin and other senior officials all passed the test on the 2nd. However, the nomination ceremony for Supreme Court justices held at the White House last Saturday has become the hardest hit area of ​​the new crown epidemic!

Most of the guests participating in the nomination ceremony did not wear masks and did not undergo testing. At least 9 people have been diagnosed! In addition to the Trumps, Utah Senator Mike Lee, Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina, President of the University of Notre Dame, and three White House reporters who attended the ceremony that day were all diagnosed!

So far, 25 people have tested positive for the new crown.

  • President & Melania Trump
  • Bill Stepien
  • Chris Christie
  • Hope Hicks
  • Kellyanne Conway
  • Sen. Mike Lee
  • Sen. Thom Tillis
  • Sen Ron Johnson
  • Ronna McDaniel
  • Notre Dame Pres. Jenkins
  • 3 WH reporters
  • 10 Cleveland debate staff

Worst case

The U.S. presidential election polling day currently counts down to 32 days. If Trump is unable to participate in the presidential election due to the worsening of the new crown, the government may adopt a constitutional emergency plan.

The looming elections have made this situation more complicated. If Trump, as the Republican nominee, withdraws from the election, the National Committee will choose a replacement to continue the election as the presidential candidate. The committee can nominate Vice President Pence as a candidate, or elect a new member from the Republican Party to stand for election.