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Here’s how Pa.’s congressional delegation reacted to Trump and first lady’s COVID diagnoses

By: Cassie Miller - October 2, 2020 9:40 am

CLYDE, OHIO – AUGUST 06: U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to deliver a speech to workers at a Whirlpool manufacturing facility on August 06, 2020 in Clyde, Ohio. Whirlpool is the last remaining major appliance company headquartered in the United States. With more than 3,000 employees, the Clyde facility is one of the world’s largest home washing machine plants, producing more than 20,000 machines a day. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

* This post was updated to include comment from Rep. Dwight Evans

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for the coronavirus, the president announced early Friday morning.

Pennsylvania lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have sent the Trumps well wishes for a speedy recovery.

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D):

COVID-19 is a serious illness that has impacted millions of American families. I wish President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump a speedy recovery following their positive test. I will keep them in my prayers.

— Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) October 2, 2020

U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R):

Sending along best wishes to @realdonaldtrump and @flotus on a full and speedy recovery. https://t.co/QMFG8LXjza

— Senator Pat Toomey (@SenToomey) October 2, 2020

U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser (R):

Shelley and I send our best wishes and prayers to @realDonaldTrump and the @FLOTUS on a speedy recovery. Get well soon and stay strong! We know you will, America needs you! ???

— Congressman Dan Meuser (@RepMeuser) October 2, 2020

U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D):

My best wishes to @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS for a speedy recovery from COVID-19. Far too many families have had to suffer because of this virus.

— US Rep Brendan Boyle (@RepBrendanBoyle) October 2, 2020

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R):

Our family is praying for the entire First Family today as President @RealDonaldTrump and First Lady @FLOTUS recover and heal.

We are hopeful in your full and fast recovery and we will continue to pray for you as you get through this together.

— Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (@RepBrianFitz) October 2, 2020

U.S. Rep. Madeline Dean (D):

This is deeply sad news, and a reminder that no one is immune to this highly contagious and dangerous virus. I pray for the President and the First Lady — and wish them a speedy recovery. https://t.co/28SJsgetcA

— Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (@RepDean) October 2, 2020

U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D):

1/ I wish for a speedy recovery not only for the president and first lady, but for all the 6,800,000 surviving Americans who have tested positive for Covid.

I hope this news convinces all Americans to take this virus seriously.

— Dwight Evans 2020census.gov (@RepDwightEvans) October 2, 2020

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Cassie Miller

A native Pennsylvanian, Cassie Miller worked for various publications across the Midstate before joining the team at the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. In her previous roles, she has covered everything from local sports to the financial services industry. Miller has an extensive background in magazine writing, editing and design. She is a graduate of Penn State University where she served as the campus newspaper’s photo editor. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in professional journalism at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In addition to her role at the Capital-Star, Miller enjoys working on her independent zines, Dead Air and Infrared. Follow her on Twitter: @Wordsby_CassieM.