Dr. Conley: “72 Hours” Into Diagnosis, Indicating Trump Was Diagnosed Mid-Day Wednesday With COVID
After Diagnosis, Trump Attended Two Fundraisers, Held a Super-Spreader Rally and Met With GOP Lawmakers
Leading Into Wednesday Diagnosis, Trump Met With SJC Nominee, Gold Star Families, Children, Lawmakers, Business Leaders
POTUS, FLOTUS, Sen. Mike Lee, Sen. Thom Tillis, Sen. Ron Johnson, Chris Christie, Kellyanne Conway, Hope Hicks, Ronna McDaniel All Infected
As more information becomes public about President Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis, it has now become clear that he was diagnosed with COVID-19 before attending fundraisers, holding a super-spreader rally and meeting with GOP lawmakers, which means he knowingly exposed hundreds of people to the deadly virus.
Here are the timelines of who Trump interacted with before and after his positive diagnosis.
Timeline of Who Trump Interacted With After His Wednesday Diagnosis
Wednesday, September 30:
- Trump’s physician Dr. Sean Conley revealed on October 3 that Trump was first diagnosed with COVID-19 midday on Wednesday, September 30.
- On September 30, the same day that President Trump was showing symptoms and diagnosed, he held a super-spreader rally in Duluth, Minnesota, attended by thousands of supporters.
[Duluth News Tribune, 10/2/20]
- Before the rally, President Trump attended a fundraiser in Shorewood, Minnesota, hosted by Cambria CEO Marty Davis where staff and guests reportedly sang karaoke and “had their arms around each other.”
- Three Minnesota Congressmen — Reps. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01), Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Pete Stauber (MN-08) — flew with President Trump to Minnesota on Air Force One.
- President Trump spoke with three Minnesota Republicans — Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt, and former congressman and candidate for U.S. Senate Jason Lewisupon landing in Minneapolis.
October 1:
- On October 1, President Trump attended a fundraiser in Bedminster, New Jersey, after he was diagnosed and Hope Hicks had tested positive.
- President Trump traveled with a group of aides, including John McEntee and Judd Deere, to the event.
- Earlier in the day, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany hosted a maskless press briefing. McEnany had been on Air Force One with Hope Hicks.
Timeline Leading Up to Trump’s Wednesday Diagnosis
September 25:
- President Trump was with RNC Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel, who has tested positive for the virus.
- President Trump held a massive, maskless rally in Newport News, Virginia.
- President Trump participated in an indoor Latinos For Trump roundtable in Doral, Florida. Less than half the crowd wore masks.
- President Trump delivered remarks on Black Economic Empowerment in Atlanta, Georgia.
- President Trump hosted a roundtable with supporters at Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC.
September 26:
- President Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court in front of a maskless crowd at the Rose Garden. Notre Dame President Rev John I. Jenkins and Utah Senator Mike Lee attended the event and both have tested positive for the virus. There were reportedly two indoor receptions around the nomination event where people were not wearing masks or practicing social distancing.
September 27:
- President Trump hosted a reception to honor Gold Star families, where he interacted with Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Gen. Mark Milley.
[Twitter, MikeyKayNYC, 10/1/20]
- President Trump met with Barrett and her and her family, including 6 children, in the oval office.
[New York Times, 10/2/20]
- There were at least two maskless receptions in honor of the Barrett announcement.
- Multiple people who attended the Rose Garden event have now tested positive for the virus.
- President Trump hosted a mostly maskless rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in front of thousands of supporters.
September 28:
- President Trump held a Rose Garden address on a national COVID testing strategy. Photos show administration officials without masks.
- President Trump met with Lordstown Motors CEO Steve Burns at the White House with Peter Navarro and Sen. Rob Portman.
September 29:
- President Trump attended the Presidential Debate in Cleveland, Ohio. President Trump’s family refused to wear masks when asked by Cleveland Clinic doctors.
[New York Times, 10/2/20]