Many sources are reporting President Trump and wife Melania have announced they’ve tested positive for Covid-19. The personal and political implications of this are unknown, but potentially many.
The President is in his 70s which puts him at higher-than-average risk for serious consequences. His experience of the corona virus could be anything from symptom-free to fatal.
Coming as it does during the final month of a presidential reelection campaign poses additional risks. He will be very tempted to over-do his activities and consequently get sicker.
Not overdoing will put extra pressure on surrogates who will campaign on his behalf. There go the ‘patented’ Trump rallies, I fear. The crowds won’t turn out for surrogates, he’s the star they come to see.
Did we need this, America? 2020 has certainly been a downer year for the world, for our nation, and for our President. I wish it, us, and him in particular a speedy and complete recovery. And I totally hope VP Pence stays healthy. If you have the gift of faith, prayers would be good idea.
