White House physician Dr. Sean Conley told reporters Saturday morning that President Trump never had trouble breathing as a result of the coronavirus despite initial reports saying otherwise.
“No,” Conley told a reporter when asked if the president has had trouble breathing. “No, he has not. Never did. He had a little cough. He had the fever. More than anything, he’s felt run down.”
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Reporter: “Has [President Trump] also experienced difficulty breathing?”
WH Physician: “No. No he has not. Never did. He had a little cough, he had the fever. More than anything, he’s felt run down.” pic.twitter.com/TleR4JWlYh
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) October 3, 2020
Reports circulating over the past few days have stated that the president had trouble breathing, contributing to his current stay at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after testing positive for COVID-19.
Conley added that Trump has been “fever free” for over 24 hours, and the medical team is “extremely happy with the progress” that the president is making.
White House physician gives an update on President Trump’s condition.
“The team and I are extremely happy with the progress the president has made.” pic.twitter.com/mcQrSTF79t
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) October 3, 2020
Trump had announced earlier on Friday morning that he and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for the coronavirus.
“Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19,” the president tweeted. “We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!”
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
