Local, state reaction to Pres. Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis
MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Wisconsin state and local leaders are reacting to the news President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19.
Gov. Tony Evers tweeted he and his wife Kathy are both sending their best wishes.
Kathy and I are sending our best wishes to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump in their recovery.
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) October 2, 2020
Both Wisconsin Senators also reacted to Trump's coronavirus diagnosis.
Republican Senator Ron Johnson tweeted Friday morning best wishes to President Trump.
Best wishes to @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS for a full and total recovery.
— Senator Ron Johnson (@SenRonJohnson) October 2, 2020
Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin tweeted she hopes for a speedy recovery for Pres. Trump and FLOTUS.
Wisconsin reported a record 2,887 new #COVID19 cases yesterday and now President Trump and the First Lady have tested positive. I wish them and everyone affected a quick recovery, and I hope that we will all do our part to stop the spread of this deadly virus and help save lives.
— Sen. Tammy Baldwin (@SenatorBaldwin) October 2, 2020