Trump pledges to return strongly to campaign

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• President Donald Trump on Monday pledged to make a strong return to the campaign trail following his COVID-19 diagnosis.
• During his 4-day stay at the hospital, Trump posted daily videos containing positive messages, saying he’s okay and ready to get back to work.
• He will continue his treatment and self-isolation at the White House residence, where he returned to on Monday evening.

Moments before he left the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Monday after contracting COVID-19, President Donald Trump pledged to make a strong return to the campaign trail.

In his Twitter post, Trump wrote: “Will be back on the Campaign Trail soon!!! The Fake News only shows the Fake Polls.”

He was referring to a poll where his winning chances dipped upon his COVID-19 diagnosis announcement, which impacted his campaign and the presidential election weeks before the November 3rd election. 

Based on reports, the president’s team of physicians permitted him to be released from the military hospital following his lethargic condition when he was rushed there via helicopter on Friday evening.

During his four-day stay at the hospital, Trump, 74, made sure to alleviate concerns about his health as he released videos with positive messages. He shared how he was feeling well and that he was in great shape to resume work.

He made a brief stop with the Secret Service outside the hospital to wave to his supporters on Sunday evening.

His campaign manager Bill Stepien and White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany have also contracted the virus. Moreover, more than a dozen of the president’s aides and associates had also tested positive for COVID-19.

Trump returned on Monday evening to his residence at the White House, where he will finish his remaining treatment and self-quarantine.

On Monday, White House physician Dr. Sean Conley told reporters that he was positive about Trump’s well-being but cautioned that he could still be at risk.

“We all remain cautiously optimistic and on guard, because we’re in a bit of unchartered territory when it comes to a patient that received the therapies he has so early in the course, so we’re looking to this weekend,” Conley said.

“If we can get through to Monday with him remaining the same or improving, better yet, then we will all take that final deep sigh of relief.”

Source: New York Post