While isolating due to testing positive for COVID-19, first lady Melania Trump hasn't left and won't leave the White House to visit the president in the hospital.
reported that an unnamed White House official confirmed that the first lady would not break isolation to visit her husband due to concern that would expose the Secret Service agents who would drive her there, and the medical staff who would greet her.
These reports come after the president, who also tested positive and has been in the hospital for treatment since Friday evening, was driven by his Secret Service agents inside a sealed cargathered outside the front gates of the hospital on Sunday afternoon. "I really appreciate all of the fans and supporters outside of the hospital. The fact is, they really love our Country and are seeing how we are MAKING IT GREATER THAN EVER BEFORE!" he tweeted.
Stephanie Grisham, the first lady's chief of staff and spokeswoman, referred USA TODAY to the first lady's tweet. She did not respond to questions about plans should the president return to the White House. Over the weekend, Grisham told USA TODAY that the first lady was doing well in the residence and had stayed in contact with the president by phone. Their son, Barron, 14, has tested negative, Grisham said, and"all precautions are being taken to ensure he’s kept safe and healthy.” It's not clear if Barron is in the White House with his mother.
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