Trump cancels events, goes without tweeting for 12 hours following coronavirus diagnosis
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. White House chief of staff Mark Meadows earlier Friday morning described Mr Trump as still full of energy and having given him “five or six taskings” that are due back to the president later Friday. White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany told Fox News around 1:45 p.m. that the president is “absolutely working hard” and aides are “having to hold him back a bit.” But his campaign around that time scrapped all his planned travel and campaign rallies. “All previously announced campaign events involving the president’s participation are in the process of being moved to virtual events or are being temporarily postponed. “Vice President Mike Pence, who has tested negative for COVID-19, plans on resuming his scheduled campaign events,” he added.