SC lawmakers react to President Trump and first lady testing positive for COVID-19
SOUTH CAROLINA (WOLO) – Many South Carolina lawmakers and leaders are reacting to President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump testing positive for COVID-19.
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott tweeted that he is praying for a speedy recovery for the first couple.
I am praying for a speedy recovery for President @RealDonaldTrump and First Lady @MelaniaTrump🙏🏾
Let’s all remain vigilant in protecting each other from #COVID19.— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) October 2, 2020
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley also tweeted well wishes for the president, first lady and for Hope Hicks, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.
Prayers going up for the President, the First Lady, and Hope Hicks. Wishing them all a speedy recovery. ❤️🙏🏼@realDonaldTrump @FLOTUS
— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) October 2, 2020
House Majority Whip Representative Jim Clyburn says he wishes them a speedy and complete recovery from this virus.
.@WhipClyburn: “All of us woke up this morning to the news that the first family…have been diagnosed with COVID-19. We wish for all of them a speedy and complete recovery…The president’s response to the coronavirus crisis has been a failure of historic proportions”. pic.twitter.com/uR0JMWls2p
— CSPAN (@cspan) October 2, 2020
U.S. Representative Joe Wilson says his prayers are with the president and first lady, and he wishes them a safe, speedy recovery.
U.S. Senate candidate Jaime Harrison tweets his wishes for a quick and full recovery for the president and first lady.
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette says she is praying for a speedy recovery and continued health for the first family.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin tweets his hope for the recovery of President Trump and the first lady, as well as all those affected by the coronavirus.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster says he and his wife are praying for the president and first lady to have a full recovery.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham tweeted his well wishes while mentioning that the president is in good spirits. Graham went on to say he is “disgusted” by those wishing ill on the president and first lady.
