Arizona politicians react to Donald Trump’s positive coronavirus test

PHOENIX — Arizona politicians were quick to react after President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive Thursday for the coronavirus.

The positive tests came after the White House announced senior aide Hope Hicks came down with the virus after traveling with the president several times this week.

Republican politicians in Arizona tweeted their thoughts for the Trumps, including Gov. Doug Ducey who has spoken with Trump frequently regarding Arizona’s response to the pandemic.

Arizona’s prayers are with @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS and for their swift recovery from #COVID19. https://t.co/RnHJaP6xbF

— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) October 2, 2020

Praying for a swift recovery for the President and First Lady. https://t.co/Bd2HZ7IQDK

— Martha McSally for U.S. Senate (@MarthaMcSally) October 2, 2020

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 https://t.co/XIjdWOJw4L

— Dr. Kelli Ward 🇺🇸 (@kelliwardaz) October 2, 2020

Lifting up our President, @realDonaldTrump, the leader of the free world, and @FLOTUS, in prayer tonight. #InThisTogether 🙏 https://t.co/SrzBpuVbyf

— Arizona Republican Party (@AZGOP) October 2, 2020

Prayers up for President Trump, the First Lady, and everyone who has been impacted by COVID in any way. https://t.co/9O0YFe8pHT

— T.J. Shope (@TJShopeforAZ) October 2, 2020

Keeping @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS both in my prayers during this time. Praying for a swift recovery. https://t.co/sq1gx9E72y

— Debbie Lesko (@DebbieLesko) October 2, 2020

Sending thoughts and prayers to our President @realDonaldTrump and our beloved @FLOTUS, whom I have no doubt are facing this with faith and courage. Praying for a speedy recovery. America is with you! https://t.co/HPl9DnWuyN

— Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) October 2, 2020

Joyce and I send our thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery to the President and First Lady. 🙏🏻

— Rep. David Schweikert (@RepDavid) October 2, 2020

Former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer also sent her well wishes to the Trumps.

Praying for @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS as they fight COVID-19. May God watch over, protect and quickly heal both of them. https://t.co/uGWgNOQQiM

— Jan Brewer (@GovBrewer) October 2, 2020

Democratic U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton gave his well wishes to the Trumps and others who have contracted the virus.

Praying hard this morning for the President, First Lady and every person and family impacted by this deadly virus.

— Greg Stanton (@gregstantonaz) October 2, 2020

Isela Blanc, a Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives, tweeted a reminder about the dangers of the coronavirus.

#COVID19 does not discriminate. #TrumpHasCovid

— Isela Blanc (@IselaBlancAZ) October 2, 2020

Democratic U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema shared her well wishes to the President and First Lady on Twitter.

Wishing full and quick recoveries for the President and First Lady.

— Kyrsten Sinema (@SenatorSinema) October 2, 2020

Former U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake also tweeted a message of well wishes.

Wishing the President and First Lady a complete and speedy recovery.

— Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake) October 2, 2020

Democratic U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva, who tested positive for the virus in August, tweeted his well wishes and a reminder of the severity of COVID-19.

I know from experience that COVID-19 is a serious issue, and I wish the President & First Lady a full recovery.

They now join over 7 million Americans & their families who know all too well the severity of this virus.

Wear a mask and continue to practice social distancing.

— Raul M. Grijalva (@RepRaulGrijalva) October 2, 2020

Prior to testing positive for the virus, Trump announced earlier on Thursday he was planning on two campaign stops next week in Tucson and Flagstaff.

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