‘Get well’ messages pour in from foreign capitals after Trump positive coronavirus test

Foreign leaders are sharing “get well” messages after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for coronavirus late Thursday night.

“Like millions of Israelis, Sara and I are thinking of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump and wish our friends a full and speedy recovery,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted.

Like millions of Israelis, Sara and I are thinking of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump and wish our friends a full and speedy recovery. https://t.co/sNrl0yHXrA

— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 2, 2020

Taiwan’s foreign ministry also released a statement wishing the president well, adding the “government & people of Taiwan stand with the U.S. at this testing time.”

Our best wishes to @realDonaldTrump & @FLOTUS for a speedy recovery & return to full health. The government & people of Taiwan stand with the U.S. at this testing time. https://t.co/wrSyXB4uGj

— 外交部 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROC (Taiwan) (@MOFA_Taiwan) October 2, 2020

“COVID-19 is a battle we all continue to fight. Everyday. No matter where we live,” European Council President Charles Michel said in a tweet, also wishing the first couple a speedy recovery.

Wishing @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS a speedy recovery. #COVIDー19 is a battle we all continue to fight.

Everyday.

No matter where we live. https://t.co/w5WH1pgvpB

— Charles Michel (@eucopresident) October 2, 2020

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he and his wife Sophie hope the American first couple “have a full recovery from this virus.”

Sophie and I are sending our best wishes to @POTUS Trump and @FLOTUS. We hope you both get well soon and have a full recovery from this virus.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 2, 2020

Through a spokesperson, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has been reported to have a fraught relationship with Trump, said she sends “Donald and Melania Trump all my best wishes for a full and speedy recovery from their #COVID19 infection.”

Chancellor #Merkel: I send Donald and Melania Trump all my best wishes for a full and speedy recovery from their #COVID19 infection. @POTUS @FLOTUS

— Steffen Seibert (@RegSprecher) October 2, 2020

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he wished the Trumps a “full and speedy recovery.” Trump has been critical of the WHO throughout the pandemic, accusing them of favoring China. 

My best wishes to President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS for a full and speedy recovery. https://t.co/6OUZT20huK

— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) October 2, 2020

The first couple’s diagnosis came hours after news broke that White House adviser and top aide to the president Hope Hicks tested positive for the disease. 

The first couple indicated that they are “feeling good” and quarantining for the next couple weeks. They are forgoing events for the next two weeks at least, which comes a month before the Nov. 3 election. 

–Updated at 10:19 a.m.