Another Trump Staffer—A Military Aide Supporting The President—Tests Positive For Covid-19

Topline

Another President Trump staffer, a member of the military personnel assigned to support the president, tested positive for Covid-19 this weekend, according to multiple reports, as the Capitol Hill coronavirus outbreak continues to grow.

Key Facts

Chief Critic 

“My heart goes out to everyone touched by this virus, from those at the White House, especially the Secret Service and residence staff whose service ought never to be taken for granted, to all those whose names and stories most of us will unfortunately never know,” said former First Lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday, unleashing criticism on the Trump administration’s response to the virus in a campaign video for Democratic nominee Joe Biden. 

Key Background 

When asked about how Trump will be quarantined in the White House upon his return, the president’s personal physician Dr. Sean Conley remained vague on the details at a Monday news conference, saying: “We’ve worked with our infectious disease experts to make some recommendations for him to keep things safe down at the White House for the president and those around him.” Infections among Trump’s aides and allies continue to tick upwards, now totaling at least 12. On Monday, Trump’s Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany announced she’d tested positive for the virus after days of testing negative, during which time she continued to work at the White House and interact with reporters.   

Further Reading 

“White House Outbreak: Kayleigh McEnany, Campaign Chief Among Those Near President Trump Who Have Tested Positive For Covid-19” (Forbes) 

“White House Outbreak Grows: 2 Housekeeping Staffers Test Positive, Told To Use ‘Discretion’ Discussing It” (Forbes) 

“White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany And Deputies Test Positive For Coronavirus” (Forbes)

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