President Trump’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani tested positive for the coronavirus, the president announced.
“Rudy Giuliani, by far the greatest mayor in the history of NYC, and who has been working tirelessly exposing the most corrupt election (by far!) in the history of the USA, has tested positive for the China Virus,” Trump tweeted. “Get better soon Rudy, we will carry on!!!”
.@RudyGiuliani, by far the greatest mayor in the history of NYC, and who has been working tirelessly exposing the most corrupt election (by far!) in the history of the USA, has tested positive for the China Virus. Get better soon Rudy, we will carry on!!!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 6, 2020
The Washington Examiner reached out to Giuliani, the White House, and the Trump campaign for further comment. Giuliani was reportedly at Georgetown University Medical Center following his diagnosis, according to the New York Times.
Giuliani has repeatedly been exposed to people who have contracted the coronavirus, including Trump before the first presidential debate with then-Democratic nominee Joe Biden. President Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for the coronavirus in early October, which required him to be hospitalized for several days at Walter Reed Medical Center to recover. However, the first couple’s recovery means that they may not be at a heightened risk of contracting the virus.
Giuliani’s age, 76, puts him at greater risk category for the virus. It was not immediately clear why the president was the first to announce Giuliani’s diagnosis.
Giuliani has spearheaded the president’s legal efforts to overturn the results of the election, making allegations of a national conspiracy of voter fraud.
Follow the announcement of his diagnosis, Giuliani’s son, Andrew Giuliani, thanked “all the friends” that gave the family support and concern on Twitter.
“My Dad @RudyGiuliani is resting, getting great care and feeling well. Thank you to all the friends who have reached out concerned about his well being,” he tweeted.
My Dad @RudyGiuliani is resting, getting great care and feeling well. Thank you to all the friends who have reached out concerned about his well being. https://t.co/0FVceiNnHc
— Andrew H. Giuliani (@AndrewHGiuliani) December 6, 2020
There have been more than 14.66 million people who have tested positive for the coronavirus in the United States, with over 281,000 deaths, according to the Johns Hopkins University tracker.
