Two Republican senators and a former senior aide to President Donald Trump have each contracted the coronavirus following a recent visit to the White House over the weekend, where all came in contact with Trump’s “inner circle.”
Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) was the first to report his positive test result on Friday afternoon, followed by Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) and former presidential counselor Kellyanne Conway.
BREAKING: Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway has tested positive for Covid-19 according to her daughter Claudia Conway. She attended the Saturday White House SCOTUS event with coronavirus infected GOP Senators Tillis, Lee and President Trump. pic.twitter.com/LDsstDWhwC
In addition, the president and the first lady, a White House staffer, three journalists who work at the White House and University of Notre Dame President Rev. John Jenkins have also contracted the potentially lethal illness.
All 10 attended the White House event last Saturday, stoking concerns of a “superspreader” event.
Tonight I tested positive for COVID-19. My symptoms are mild (light cough) and I’m feeling fine. I have begun a quarantine process in consultation with physicians.
As always, my heart is with everyone affected by this global pandemic. ❤️
Kellyanne Conway just confirmed reports she has COVID-19.
Here is a video of her having an extended, close conversation with Bill Barr at the Rose Garden superspreader event last weekend:pic.twitter.com/s07mtfo8Rl
Tonight my COVID-19 test came back positive. I’m following the recommendations of my doctor. Thankfully, I have no symptoms and feel well. COVID is a very contagious virus. If you were exposed or start to display symptoms, please call your doctor, self-isolate, and get tested. pic.twitter.com/fwc826dkvQ
Video: The now COVID positive U.S. Senator from Utah, Mike Lee, in the Rose Garden at the White House on Saturday, with his mask in his hand, hugging and kissing people. pic.twitter.com/Md2l93bw25
