Texas Political Leaders React to President Trump, First Lady Testing Positive for COVID-19

Lawmakers and political figures across Texas are turning to social media Friday morning to share their thoughts on the news President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump received positive tests for the coronavirus.

"Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!" Trump tweeted Thursday night.

In a memorandum, the president’s physician said that the president and first lady “are both well at this time" and “plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence.”

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) says he is "lifting up prayers" for the President and first lady.

Lifting up prayers for @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS.

May God’s healing powers touch them, strengthen them, and raise them up.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) October 2, 2020

GOP state Rep. Tan Parker joined Abbott's call for prayers.

Sending prayers for President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania, and also White House adviser Hope Hicks, as they recover from COVID-19. https://t.co/AqBwblpCXl
— Tan Parker (@tparker63) October 2, 2020

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D) raised the alarm, saying the issue is a matter of national security.

If @realdonaldtrump tests positive for COVID-19, the White House needs to be honest with the American people.

It’s not just a matter of the President’s personal health; it’s a matter of national security. This virus has claimed over 200k American lives in 6 months.
— Joaquin Castro (@JoaquinCastrotx) October 2, 2020

Tweets from North Texas and across the state:

Please join me in praying for the @POTUS @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS to have a complete and quick recovery from
the coronavirus. He is my President and he is my friend. #txlege
— Dan Patrick (@DanPatrick) October 2, 2020

Lifting up @POTUS @realDonaldTrump, @FLOTUS, and all who have COVID-19 in our prayers for a full and speedy recovery.
— U.S. Representative Bill Flores (@RepBillFlores) October 2, 2020

Tough news out of the White House. Please join me in praying for the President and First Lady as they battle this virus. https://t.co/n01X5hc9U6
— Matt Krause (@RepMattKrause) October 2, 2020

To @realDonaldTrump & @FLOTUS: I’m so sorry that you have the Chinese Virus. May God bless you through this time. Your WH doctor's advice to me on an HCQ regimen helped immensely. I felt better after the virus than before I had it & pray the same for you!
— Louie Gohmert (@replouiegohmert) October 2, 2020

Wishing @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS a speedy recovery. COVID-19 has taken 200,000+ American lives. Lets pray for the health of everyone affected by this virus.
— Terry Meza (@TerryforTexas) October 2, 2020

Sending prayers for the President, First Lady, White House staff, and everyone who is fighting #COVID19 today. #StaySafeStayHealthy
— Angie Chen Button (@AngieChenButton) October 2, 2020

Join me in sending prayers for President Trump, the First Lady, White House staff, and their families that may have been exposed.
— George P. Bush (@georgepbush) October 2, 2020

Praying for our President and First Lady - and for all Americans who continue to be impacted by this terrible virus. https://t.co/BCh9iCAOnX
— Jeff Leach (@leachfortexas) October 2, 2020

God bless @realDonaldTrump and Mrs. Trump. Praying for a speedy recovery.
— Lance Gooden (@Lancegooden) October 2, 2020

Praying for a swift and full recovery for our President @realDonaldTrump and our First Lady @FLOTUS. We are with you!
— Michael McCaul (@RepMcCaul) October 2, 2020

Praying for a full and speedy recovery for @POTUS & @FLOTUS and everyone else suffering from COVID-19.
— Rep. Brooks Landgraf (@BrooksLandgraf) October 2, 2020

My prayers go to the President and the First Lady, as well as Hope Hicks and all other WH staff during their recovery.
https://t.co/F5ZKrePNjU
— Rep. Henry Cuellar (@RepCuellar) October 2, 2020

Joining Texans in praying for a quick and full recovery for @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS. https://t.co/jRj6hHLkCh
— Rep. Roger Williams (@RepRWilliams) October 2, 2020