Trump said in a tweet that he and his wife Melania had contracted coronavirus. (File)
US President Donald Trump said in a tweet on Friday that he and his wife Melania had contracted coronavirus and were entering quarantine, just a month before the November 3 presidential election.
Trump’s tweet revealing that the first American couple tested positive has rippled through global media and financial markets. Here are some of the reactions:
VICE-PRESIDENT MIKE PENCE TWEETED
“Karen and I send our love and prayers to our dear friends President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS Melania Trump. We join millions of people across America praying for their full and speedy recovery. God bless you on President Trump and our wonderful First Lady Melania. “
Karen and I send our love and prayers to our dear friends President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS Melania Trump. We join with millions of people across America praying for their full and speedy recovery. God bless you President Trump and our wonderful First Lady Melania.
– Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) October 2, 2020
GABRIEL ATTAL, French government spokesperson
“This shows that the virus spares no one, including those who have shown skepticism. I wish him a speedy recovery.”
HU XIJIN, CHINE’S GLOBAL TIMES EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, TWEETED
“President Trump and the First Lady have paid the price for their bet to minimize COVID-19. The news shows the severity of the pandemic situation in the United States. This will have a negative impact on the image of Trump and the United States, and may also negatively affect his re-election. “
President Trump and the First Lady have paid the price for their bet to minimize COVID-19. The news shows the severity of the pandemic situation in the United States. This will impose a negative impact on the image of Trump and the United States, and could also negatively affect his re-election.
– Hu Xijin 胡锡 进 (@HuXijin_GT) October 2, 2020
CHINA DAILY, THE OFFICIAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE JOURNAL
“The positive test is another reminder that the coronavirus continues to spread, even as Trump has desperately tried to suggest that it no longer poses a danger. Since it emerged earlier this year, Trump, the White House and his campaign played down the threat. and refused to comply with basic public health guidelines – including those issued by his own administration – such as wearing masks in public and practicing social distancing. instead, Trump has continued to organize campaign rallies that draw thousands of supporters. The virus has killed more than 200,000 Americans and infected more than 7 million nationwide. “
SHANE OLIVER, HEAD OF INVESTMENT STRATEGY, AMP CAPITAL, SYDNEY
“There could be a vote of sympathy for Trump if he catches the coronavirus.”
“The market is already a little nervous because of the upcoming elections and the failure of negotiations to bring about a new fiscal stimulus.”
“You can imagine all kinds of scenarios here. If he tests positive and shows only mild symptoms, it will be over in a few days. If he gets sick and has to go to the hospital, the market will be much more concerned. Obviously, as long as the campaign comes to a halt, this could heighten fears of losing the election. “
“Generally speaking, the market prefers the incumbent to win and the general preference has been for Trump to win because it will mean lower taxes and less regulation than a Biden presidency.”
“But the whole issue of fiscal stimulus is complicated because, if Trump loses and the Democrats win and take control of the Senate and the House, that makes fiscal stimulus secure, which will offset the impact of the hikes. The market would probably be happy to see a Biden presidency with a clean sweep. “
NAOYA OSHIKUBO, SENIOR ECONOMIST, SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST ASSET MANAGEMENT
“Trump is lagging behind Biden and he clearly failed to close the gap after the first debate, which is the most important of the three debates. I suspect the markets will lean towards the idea that Biden will likely win the elections.”
“What worries me is that he becomes even more aggressive against China after catching the virus himself because I got the impression that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson became more anti-China after have had COVID-19. “
“At the moment, it will be difficult for financial markets to be risk-oriented.”
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