⁍ U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he and his wife Melania had tested positive for COVID-19.

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⁍ He said they were going into quarantine, upending the race for the White House.

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⁍ Since it emerged earlier this year, Trump, the White House and his campaign have played down the threat.

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– President Trump’s announcement that he and his wife, Melania, have tested positive for a virus that has killed people in other countries, including an 8-year-old boy in Texas, has upended the political world. Here’s what people are saying: “This is tragic. It’s very sad. … Going into crowds unmasked and all the rest was sort of a brazen invitation for something like this to happen,” House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi told MSNBC, per Reuters. “I reserve my sympathy, empathy, and despair for those who are sick and for those who have died because they were misled, lied to, or ignored.” “President Trump and the first lady have paid the price for his gamble to play down the COVID-19. The news shows the severity of the US’ pandemic situation. It will impose a negative impact on the image of Trump and the US, and may also negatively affect his re-election,” said Pelosi. “We join millions across America praying for their full and swift recovery. God bless you President Trump & our wonderful First Lady Melania.”