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News Articles: President Trump

President Trump's team of medical specialists overseeing his care at Walter Reed National Military Medical center. He will still have access to round-the-clock care from the White House medical staff.

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  • Health

Cutting-Edge COVID-19 Care For Trump, Not Available For Regular Folks

President Trump will continue to get top-of-the-line medical care for COVID-19 now that he's back at the White House, including the final dose of the new antiviral medication, remdesivir

October 06, 2020
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By:
  • Rhitu Chatterjee
President Trump removes his mask upon returning to the White House on Monday after undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md.

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  • Politics

'Maybe I'm Immune': Trump Returns To White House, Removes Mask Despite Infection

President Trump, who spent the weekend in the hospital for COVID-19, made a theatrical return to the White House on Monday evening, where he removed his mask and gave his signature two thumbs up.

October 06, 2020
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By:
  • Scott Neuman
The U.S. flag and flag of Vatican City are hung on the outside of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference building in Harrisburg, Pa., on March 26, 2019. Catholics outnumber Evangelicals in Pennsylvania by a 2-to-1 margin.

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  • Religion

In Pennsylvania, Catholic Voters Are Targeted By Both Sides

A common Catholic "sensibility" is at work among both pro-Trump and pro-Biden Catholic voters, with an emphasis on the dignity of the human person.

October 06, 2020
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By:
  • Tom Gjelten
Dr. Sean Conley, physician to President Trump, talks with reporters at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Monday.

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  • Politics

Navy Doctor Part Of A Tradition Of Military Physicians Serving Presidents

There's a long history of military doctors treating U.S. presidents. This does create the unusual situation where the president, as commander-in-chief, is the doctor's ultimate boss.

October 05, 2020
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By:
  • Greg Myre
Twitter confirmed on Friday that tweets wishing President Trump does not recover from the coronavirus will be removed from the platform.

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  • Technology

Facebook, Twitter And TikTok Say Wishing Trump's Death From COVID-19 Is Not Allowed

All three tech companies confirmed that posts expressing the hope that the president does not recover from COVID-19 will be removed for violating each platform's content policies.

October 05, 2020
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By:
  • Bobby Allyn
President Trump was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after contracting the coronavirus.

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  • Health

Some Doctors Surprised By Decision To Treat Trump With Dexamethasone

The president's doctor has offered a fairly upbeat assessment of Trump's condition. But typically, only hospitalized COVID-19 patients in need of oxygen are given the drug.

October 05, 2020
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By:
  • Joe Palca
Monica Scott, a Biden supporter, said she hopes President Trump's positive coronavirus test will cause more Americans to take the virus seriously.

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  • Politics

'Too Obnoxious' To Be Stopped By The Virus: People React To Trump's Coronavirus Test

Americans woke up Friday to news that the president and first lady both had tested positive for the coronavirus. For many, reactions to the news fell along political lines.

October 03, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah McCammon and
  • Piper McDaniel
President Donald Trump throws hats to supporters after speaking Wednesday at a campaign rally at Duluth International Airport in Minnesota.

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  • National

Public Health Officials Scramble To Do Contact Tracing After Trump Tests Positive

They are working to contact those who had been in close proximity to the president, the first lady and others who traveled with him in recent days to get tested.

October 02, 2020
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By:
  • David Schaper
Kim Jong Un inspects troops ahead of North Korea's 70th anniversary parade in Pyongyang in 2018. At least one foreign policy expert warns that U.S. adversaries could take advantage of the uncertainty stemming from President Trump's positive coronavirus test.

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  • World

Could U.S. Adversaries Exploit America's Moment Of Confusion?

President Trump's battle with the coronavirus could create an opportunity for Iran, China, Russia or North Korea to take advantage of America's seeming leadership vacuum.

October 02, 2020
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By:
  • Jackie Northam
A contentious scenario could play out if President Trump disagrees with assessments of his ability to perform in office, says John Fortier, former executive director of the Continuity of Government Commission. Trump is seen here preparing to leave the White House earlier this week for a fundraising event and campaign rally in Minnesota.

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  • Elections

'Contentious' Scenarios Arise For Ballot And Presidency If Trump's Health Declines

It would be "very difficult" to pull President Trump's name from the November ballot, says John Fortier, who led the Continuity of Government Commission. But that's just one hypothetical.

October 02, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Chappell
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin departs from the office of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on September 30. Mnuchin is one of the people who had contact with President Trump in the past week and was subsequently tested for coronavirus and reported a negative result.

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  • Global Health

Why A Negative Coronavirus Test Doesn't Necessarily Mean You're In The Clear

Political figures who had contact with the president in the past week are being tested — and reporting negative results. Doctors sound a note of caution about what those results indicate.

October 02, 2020
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By:
  • Pien Huang
People pass a TV screen on Friday at the Seoul Railway Station. The Korean words on the screen say, "President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19."

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  • World

Reaction To Trump's Infection: Sympathy In South Korea, Some Schadenfreude In China

South Korea's president sent President Trump a message of "solace and encouragement." A Chinese newspaper editor tweeted that Trump had "paid the price for his gamble to play down the COVID-19."

October 02, 2020
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By:
  • Anthony Kuhn
GPB  NPR

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  • Your Health

Trump's Test Highlights Importance Of Masks. Here's How To Make Safer DIY Coverings

Experts say that cloth face coverings are one of the best ways to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Here are three tips to make safer, homemade masks.

October 02, 2020
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By:
  • Maria Godoy

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  • Economy

Jobs Growth Slows Sharply In Last Employment Report Before Election

The Labor Department says U.S. employers added just 661,000 jobs last month, as unemployment fell to 7.9%, showcasing an economic recovery that is losing steam.

October 02, 2020
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
President Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Harrisburg International Airport in Middletown, Pa., on Saturday.

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  • Health

'It's Not Just About The President': Tracing Trump's Contacts

"I suspect many senior members of the government are going to have to go into quarantine," says Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Health.

October 02, 2020
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By:
  • Jason Breslow
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