(WXYZ) — Michigan lawmakers are reacting Friday morning after the news overnight that President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19.
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Check out the reactions from Michigan lawmakers below. The story will be updated as more statements come in.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
"I want to start by wishing the president and first lady a speedy recovery. COVID-19 is the most dangerous public health crisis America has faced in 100 years. It is still present in our communities. It is still spreading. And people are still dying from it every single day.
"This virus doesn't care if you're rich or poor, a Republican or a Democrat, young or old. No one is immune. Not even the president."
Sen. Gary Peters
"Colleen and I are thinking of the President and First Lady after hearing the awful news. We wish them a speedy, full recovery. Reminder: this pandemic is real and serious. We each have a role to play in preventing the spread of this pandemic. Wear a mask & social distance."
Colleen and I are thinking of the President and First Lady after hearing the awful news. We wish them a speedy, full recovery.
— Senator Gary Peters (@SenGaryPeters) October 2, 2020
Reminder: this pandemic is real and serious. We each have a role to play in preventing the spread of this pandemic. Wear a mask & social distance.
Rep. Debbie Dingell
"I just wish the President and Melania well. It is my prayer they will be healthy, have a mild case and recover quickly. This is a reminder to all that COVID is real and everywhere and doesn’t care who it’s victims are."
Rep. Rashida Tlaib
"He still won't wear a mask. He only cares about himself and his life, NOT those around him or the people he took an oath to protect. Too many lives lost because of his deadly lies."
He still won't wear a mask.
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) October 2, 2020
He only cares about himself and his life, NOT those around him or the people he took an oath to protect.
Too many lives lost because of his deadly lies.
Rep. Justin Amash
"Best wishes to the president and first lady on a full recovery, and for the health and well being of their family, White House staff, and those around them."
Best wishes to the president and first lady on a full recovery, and for the health and well being of their family, White House staff, and those around them. https://t.co/Ls8hSTdjW6
— Justin Amash (@justinamash) October 2, 2020
Rep. Dan Kildee
"Such terrible news that @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS have contracted this serious, real and deadly virus. I hope the President and First Lady quickly recover from their COVID-19 diagnosis."
Such terrible news that @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS have contracted this serious, real and deadly virus. I hope the President and First Lady quickly recover from their COVID-19 diagnosis. https://t.co/FJ56Rv01jq
— Rep. Dan Kildee (@RepDanKildee) October 2, 2020
Rep. Tim Walberg
"Sue and I are are uplifting @realDonaldTrump, @FLOTUS, and their family in our prayers. We hope for a full and fast recovery."
Sue and I are are uplifting @realDonaldTrump, @FLOTUS, and their family in our prayers. We hope for a full and fast recovery. https://t.co/MttemcidXj
— Rep Tim Walberg (@RepWalberg) October 2, 2020
Secretary of State of Jocelyn Benson
"Sending my condolences to the President and First Lady and wishing them both a swift and full recovery. This is a reminder that this pandemic is real, ongoing and indiscriminate. We must all stay vigilant and protect each other by wearing a mask and social distancing."
Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox
“I know I speak for Republicans across Michigan when I say that we are sending our prayers to President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and the entire Trump family as they face this terrible virus together. President Trump is a fighter, and we wish him and the First Lady a speedy recovery.”
