A top adviser to Pres. Trump said it's 'highly important' the president is seen 'projecting an image of strength' and that Americans could expect to hear from him at some point a day after he left the hospital still infected and undergoing treatment.
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines., defending his return to the White House in a made-for-tv moment Monday night, said Tuesday it's"highly important" he is seen"projecting an image of strength" and that Americans could expect to hear from him at some point a day after he left the hospital still infected and undergoing treatment.
In an unmistakable message, the still-contagious president then removed his mask as he paused there for two minutes and gazed into the distance and saluted as Marine One lifted off, posing for the cameras.President Donald Trump climbs stairs after the president underwent a fourth day of treatment for the coronavirus disease as he returns to the White House, Oct. 5, 2020.
“I learned so much about coronavirus. And one thing that's for certain: Don't let it dominate you. Don't be afraid of it. You're gonna beat it,” Trump said into the camera.Erin Scott/Reuters “I went, I didn't feel so good. And two days ago -- I could have left two days ago -- two days ago, I felt great -- like better than I have in a long time. I said just recently, 'better than 20 years ago,’” Trump said."In times like this it’s highly important that the commander-in-chief express confidence to our domestic population but very important to our allies and adversaries watching closely to see is he projecting an image of strength.
Now back at the White House, there are new questions about how strictly the still-contagious president is isolating from others in a residence that is staffed by a cadre of butlers, housekeepers, and other residence staff. Sources said the Map Room and Diplomatic Reception Room in the White House residence have been outfitted as remote working spaces for the president.
Since his diagnosis on Thursday, the president has received the best possible medical care beyond what is afforded to normal patients and has been administered supplemental oxygen on at least two confirmed occasions. He also has been treated with experimental drugs. remains on a course of Remdesivir, and is still taking a steroid that experts say is typically only administered for severe cases of the virus.
According to an ABC News tally, at least 18 people have tested positive for COVID-19 related to the White House.“As your leader, I had to do that. I knew there's danger to it. But I had to do it. I stood out front. I led. Nobody that's a leader would not do what I did. And I know there's a risk, there's a danger -- but that's okay,” Trump said.Alex Brandon/AP
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