Trump Tests Positive for the Coronavirus

Fait d’actualité : https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/02/us/politics/trump-covid.html

Trump Tests Positive for the Coronavirus

This event takes place in the United States and concerns President Donald Trump who was tested positive for coronavirus on October 2, 2020.

We chose the article published in the new york times because it is a reference journal that gives reliable and verified information.

The president’s result came after he spent months playing down the severity of the outbreak that has killed more than 207,000 in the United States

1-Trump’s contamination and reaction

 This situation is a little ironic, because Trump did not pay attention to the virus but found himself positive. He considered this crisis to be minor and announced that “the end of the pandemic is in sight”. The communication around the Trump couple and their contamination is very special. Indeed, Trump shared this with a tweet. As for their health, we are told that they are fine. However, let us not forget that he is 74 years old and that could be more serious. The president’s doctor tells us "that he could perform his duties without interruption from the White House. Trump’s behavior can justify his contamination. indeed, the latter practically never wore a mask, laughed at the situation... His lack of attention has facilitated his contamination. He is a public figure; he sees many people especially during the campaign period. Many wonders if the infection could have spread among the White House staff. Because the staff didn’t wear masks, not to oppose the president.

2- The impact of this contamination

éMr. Trump, will quarantine in the White House for an unspecified period of time, forcing him to withdraw at least temporarily from the campaign trail only 32 days before the election on Nov. 3.

Mr. Trump’s positive test result posed immediate challenges for the future of his campaign against Mr. Biden Jr., the Democratic nominee, a month until Election Day. For example, the White House did not say how long Mr. Trump would have to remain isolated, but it canceled his plans to fly to Florida for a campaign rally on Friday. Appearances at rallies in Wisconsin on Saturday and in Arizona on Monday also appear sure to be scrapped, and the next debate, scheduled for Oct. 15 in Miami, was left up in the air.

However, the president’s doctor said in a press release that his condition allowed him to perform his duties

If his health worsens then it will be Mike Pence who will replace him for the duration of his recovery

When it comes to the vision of the Americans and the world, Trump is losing credibility. indeed, he was ignorant and almost considered himself invincible. Trump said false information about the virus, against the advice of doctors. For 

example, he advised to drink bleach or do UV, which is dangerous. As a result of these reactions to the crisis, we wonder if he has the skills to lead the first word power.