News that Donald Trump was infected with the world’s most notorious disease is drawing shock, sympathy and some barbs for the American leader.
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Trump’s age, health woes raise his risk for COVID-19 illness
The president’s age, obesity and elevated cholesterol could put him at greater risk of becoming seriously ill from the coronavirus.
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Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Trump’s diagnosis rocks final stage of presidential campaign
An election year already defined by a cascade of national crises is descending further into uncharted territory.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine’s elected leaders call for vigilance after Trump diagnosis
While wishing the president and first lady a full recovery, they also call attention to the impact of the virus on millions of Americans.
Posted inNation & World, News
Timeline of Trump’s activities in week coronavirus hit home
With just a month to go until the election, President Donald Trump had a busy schedule this week.
Posted inBusiness, News
Stocks end bumpy day lower after Trump’s positive virus test
The paring of losses came as optimism rose that Washington may be able to get past its partisanship to deliver more support for the economy.
Posted inNation & World, News
Shock, sympathy, criticism: World reacts to Trump infection
World leaders were quick to weigh in, with official sympathy from the top and something approaching schadenfreude elsewhere.
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Feverish and ‘fatigued,’ the president receives experimental antibody drugs for COVID-19
His planned stay for a ‘few days’ in the Walter Reed military hospital’s presidential suite is described as precautionary, and will allow him to keep up his official duties.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Trump opposes changing debate rules, but campaign says he’ll participate anyway
Some potential changes that have been discussed include adding opening and closing statements and shortening open discussion.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
In big states, tiny counties, Trump attacking voting rules
President Trump’s reelection campaign is undertaking an aggressive, hyper-local legal strategy aimed at shaping how the Nov. 3 vote will be conducted, county by county, even before ballots are counted.