Trump Has COVID megathread (update 10/24: 2 Pence staffers test positive)

[Absentee Voting Ghost of Ruin]

Trump in all likelyhood couldn't even fake this if he wanted to. Remember that a lot of medical personell and (military) docs are involved here. Imagine a prez going to them and his staff saying "hey, let's fake a Covid infection for political gain; and get me to the hospital". Do people like Moore really assume everyone from these countless officials just go along with that and nothing ever leaks? With all the leaks we have seen from this WH? That's beyond questionable.

Another reason Trump wouldn't fake this is because it prevents him from speeches and rallies. He's addicted to attention and admiration from his crowds, so why would we forgo weeks of campaigning? He hasn't even tweeted much since the announcement was made. Does anyone really believe he would have the discipline to refrain from tweeting if he was doing just fine?

I'm not about to conclude that the White House wouldn't do something just because it would be stupid and likely wouldn't work.

But getting Walter Reed involved does change things. More chances for leaks, and a lot more people who haven't passed Donald's debased loyalty tests. When it was "he'll quarantine in the WH" I think it was reasonable to be skeptical, given this administration's track record with the truth. Now, I'm convinced he has it, and the only thing we'll probably be lied to about is his actual condition.

[Non Swing Voter]

Why is Dr. Conley answering questions like an RNC lawyer and not a Doctor?

He was probably given very clear guidelines on what to say and what not to say.

Sounds like a bunch of malarkey to me.

[It’s so Joever]

Does Chris Christie survive COVID?

How can we predict the future?

By, y'know, looking at the man.

He’s not a crystal ball, he’s a person lol.

Same shape.

[Yank2133]

Conley says we are 72 hours into the diagnosis. We were told around 1 am on Friday morning that POTUS was positive, which is only 36 hours ago.

So they knew on Wednesday?

**** these people.

[Non Swing Voter]

Trump in all likelyhood couldn't even fake this if he wanted to. Remember that a lot of medical personell and (military) docs are involved here. Imagine a prez going to them and his staff saying "hey, let's fake a Covid infection for political gain; and get me to the hospital". Do people like Moore really assume everyone from these countless officials just go along with that and nothing ever leaks? With all the leaks we have seen from this WH? That's beyond questionable.

Another reason Trump wouldn't fake this is because it prevents him from speeches and rallies. He's addicted to attention and admiration from his crowds, so why would we forgo weeks of campaigning? He hasn't even tweeted much since the announcement was made. Does anyone really believe he would have the discipline to refrain from tweeting if he was doing just fine?

I'm not about to conclude that the White House wouldn't do something just because it would be stupid and likely wouldn't work.

But getting Walter Reed involved does change things. More chances for leaks, and a lot more people who haven't passed Donald's debased loyalty tests. When it was "he'll quarantine in the WH" I think it was reasonable to be skeptical, given this administration's track record with the truth. Now, I'm convinced he has it, and the only thing we'll probably be lied to about is his actual condition.

I don't think he's faking it.  He's acted recklessly and he got covid.  I also doubt all these other Republicans are faking it as part of a big conspiracy.  The Amy Coney Barrett event was a super spreader event and these people all got it bad.

[Holmes]

Does Chris Christie survive COVID?

How can we predict the future?

By, y'know, looking at the man.

He’s not a crystal ball, he’s a person lol.

Same shape.

Ngl I did think that when I typed it lol.

[Alben Barkley]

Conley says we are 72 hours into the diagnosis. We were told around 1 am on Friday morning that POTUS was positive, which is only 36 hours ago.

So they knew on Wednesday?

**** these people.

Didn’t he do a fundraiser on Thursday???

I’m hoping against hope he misspoke...

[Hassan 2022]

Conley says we are 72 hours into the diagnosis. We were told around 1 am on Friday morning that POTUS was positive, which is only 36 hours ago.

So they knew on Wednesday?

**** these people.

https://twitter.com/chrislhayes/status/1312419958878502912

[BidenHarris2020]

Does Chris Christie survive COVID?

How can we predict the future?

By, y'know, looking at the man.

He’s not a crystal ball, he’s a person lol.

He's literally shaped like a crystal ball.

[Non Swing Voter]

Conley says we are 72 hours into the diagnosis. We were told around 1 am on Friday morning that POTUS was positive, which is only 36 hours ago.

So they knew on Wednesday?

**** these people.

I wonder how the people at his private fundraiser feel now...

[SevenEleven]

Conley says we are 72 hours into the diagnosis. We were told around 1 am on Friday morning that POTUS was positive, which is only 36 hours ago.

So they knew on Wednesday?

**** these people.

I wonder how the people at his private fundraiser feel now...

Literally who cares. Just desserts IMO.

[Ferguson97]

https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/1312421270869295104?s=21

[Sir Mohamed]

Conley says we are 72 hours into the diagnosis. We were told around 1 am on Friday morning that POTUS was positive, which is only 36 hours ago.

So they knew on Wednesday?

**** these people.

https://twitter.com/chrislhayes/status/1312419958878502912

If this turns out correct and dominates headlines.... Jesus Christ. If there was ever a sympathy bump, he can kiss it goodbye. Especially if someone from Bedminister dies from the virus.

[This user has not been convicted of 34 felonies]

Jesus Christ.

[It’s so Joever]

Conley says we are 72 hours into the diagnosis. We were told around 1 am on Friday morning that POTUS was positive, which is only 36 hours ago.

So they knew on Wednesday?

**** these people.

https://twitter.com/chrislhayes/status/1312419958878502912

If this turns out correct and dominates headlines.... Jesus Christ. If there was ever a sympathy bump, he can kiss it goodbye. Especially if someone from Bedminister dies from the virus.

I hope this story spreads rapidly.

[Holmes]

So.... he was sick at the debate. Found out the next morning. And probably waited a day and a half because revealing you were sick the day after the debate would’ve been a big scandal. But now we know.

[Swedish Rainbow Capitalist Cheese]

Conley says we are 72 hours into the diagnosis. We were told around 1 am on Friday morning that POTUS was positive, which is only 36 hours ago.

So they knew on Wednesday?

**** these people.

I wonder how the people at his private fundraiser feel now...

I'm guessing they won't raise  any more funds for him....

[Ferguson97]

https://twitter.com/chrislhayes/status/1312419958878502912

He’s totally finished if this is true, absolutely no coming back

[Hindsight was 2020]

https://mobile.twitter.com/chrislhayes/status/1312419958878502912
And this is why I don’t feel bad for him

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

Is there a guest list available for the New Jersey fundraiser? Which big name donors were there, and at risk?

[compucomp]

So.... he was sick at the debate. Found out the next morning. And probably waited a day and a half because revealing you were sick the day after the debate would’ve been a big scandal. But now we know.

In that case, Trump would have been highly infectious at the debate and I pray 12 feet of distance was enough. Joe is not out of the woods yet, early negative tests can be false negatives. This is a science experiment arguably with the fate of America hanging on it.

[Silent Hunter]

If this turns out correct and dominates headlines.... Jesus Christ. If there was ever a sympathy bump, he can kiss it goodbye. Especially if someone from Bedminister dies from the virus.

Giving someone Covid on Fifth Avenue.

[Starry Eyed Jagaloon]

Ever since it became clear the Barret nomination was the superspreader, I think it's been pretty obvious Trump has had it for days, never intended to disclose it, and only went public once his condition turned south. Now it's the job of the Biden campaign to make sure every American understands this.

[BlueSwan]

Ever since it became clear the Barret nomination was the superspreader, I think it's been pretty obvious Trump has had it for days, never intended to disclose it, and only went public once his condition turned south. Now it's the job of the Biden campaign to make sure every American understands this.

Very possible.

[Hassan 2022]

https://twitter.com/yashar/status/1312422083264049154