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

By: - 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):

 U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R):

U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser (R): 

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

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R): 

U.S. Rep. Madeline Dean (D): 

U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D): 

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Cassie Miller
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.

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