Trump has COVID-19. Now what?

Donald Trump’s campaign rally was scheduled for today at the Orlando Sanford International Airport in Sanford, Florida. But following Trump’s announcement that he tested positive for COVID-19, workers are pulling down a sign at the rally location. October 2, 2020.

Donald Trump’s campaign rally was scheduled for today at the Orlando Sanford International Airport in Sanford, Florida. But following Trump’s announcement that he tested positive for COVID-19, workers are pulling down a sign at the rally location. October 2, 2020. Photo by REUTERS/Phelan Ebenhack TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Donald Trump tweeted on Thursday night that he and Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19. Because the virus’ symptoms are so varied and unpredictable, the full implications of his diagnosis are unclear. At minimum, it pulls the president off the campaign trail with a month left before Election Day. But the reverberations could be much bigger, affecting national security, government functions, and the economy.

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Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Rosalie Atkinson, Brian Hardzinski, Caleigh Wells, Angie Perrin