Local, national leaders react to President Donald Trump, first lady testing positive for COVID-19

Social media has been flooded with reaction to the news that President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19.

Local and national leaders have chimed in with thoughts and well wishes for the president, who first posted the about the news himself on Twitter.

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Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2020

As too many Americans have done this year, @potus & I are quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19. We are feeling good & I have postponed all upcoming engagements. Please be sure you are staying safe & we will all get through this together.
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) October 2, 2020

Channel 9 is compiling reactions from leaders across the country below:

National officials:

Vice President Mike Pence

Karen and I send our love and prayers to our dear friends President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS Melania Trump. We join millions across America praying for their full and swift recovery. God bless you President Trump & our wonderful First Lady Melania.
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) October 2, 2020

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Former Vice President Joe Biden

Jill and I send our thoughts to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a swift recovery. We will continue to pray for the health and safety of the president and his family.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) October 2, 2020

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany

The strength of the entire country is with President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS.

America stands united.

Our country stands strong.

Your President will continue to put the People first!
— Kayleigh McEnany (@PressSec) October 2, 2020

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell

Happy to hear the White House physician’s report that @POTUS and @FLOTUS are feeling well following their positive tests for COVID-19. Let’s continue to pray today and every day for our President and our First Lady and for all those impacted by COVID-19.
— Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) October 2, 2020

House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy

President Trump is a fighter—through and through. Please join me in praying for a complete and speedy recovery for him and our First Lady!
— Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) October 2, 2020

Ivanka Trump

Praying for the swift recovery of my father and Melania and for all those impacted by COVID-19.

As they fight this together, the President will continue to fight for the people of this great country.
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) October 2, 2020

Sen. Kamala Harris

Doug and I join Joe Biden and Dr. Biden in wishing President Trump and the First Lady a full and speedy recovery. We’re keeping them and the entire Trump family in our thoughts.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) October 2, 2020

State officials:

Gov. Ron DeSantis

.@FLCaseyDeSantis and I send our best wishes for a swift recovery to President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS. Hope to see both of them back in Florida very soon.
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) October 2, 2020

Sen. Marco Rubio

Praying for a full and speedy recovery for @POTUS & @FLOTUS https://t.co/LBa4W7vR5E
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) October 2, 2020

Sen. Rick Scott

Ann and I send our well wishes and prayers to @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS during this time and hope for a speedy and safe recovery. https://t.co/ZabWFZrsph
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) October 2, 2020

Rep. Val Demings

Praying for the President and First Lady during this difficult time for our nation.
— Rep. Val Demings (@RepValDemings) October 2, 2020

State Rep. Anthony Sabatini

God Bless our President!
— Rep. Anthony Sabatini (@AnthonySabatini) October 2, 2020

Rep. Stephanie Murphy

I wish the President and First Lady a full and speedy recovery. They and their family are in my thoughts. https://t.co/B3s7aVqZR2
— Rep. Stephanie Murphy (@RepStephMurphy) October 2, 2020

Local officials:

Seminole County GOP

We in Seminole County, Florida are praying for you! 🙏🙏🙏 May your recovery be quick. ❤️❤️❤️ God bless you. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 https://t.co/jTKN2KG9zg
— Seminole County GOP (@seminolegop) October 2, 2020

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood

Wishing @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS each a fast recovery from what I hope are mild cases of covid-19. I've had it, I know what a bad case feels like. The treatments are getting better. To anyone who gets sick, get to the doctor fast, stay positive and focus on your recovery!
— Mike Chitwood (@SheriffChitwood) October 2, 2020

International leaders:

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson

My best wishes to President Trump and the First Lady. Hope they both have a speedy recovery from coronavirus.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) October 2, 2020

Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu

Like millions of Israelis, Sara and I are thinking of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump and wish our friends a full and speedy recovery. https://t.co/UcxQpsxBLE
— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) October 2, 2020

Russia President Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin sent a message of encouragement over the COVID-19 diagnosis to President Donald Trump and the First Lady https://t.co/I9KsrMq5HD
— President of Russia (@KremlinRussia_E) October 2, 2020

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