Staff Writers
Oct 2, 20201 min
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have both tested positive for COVID-19.
The president made the announcement on Twitter overnight.
Several world leaders have issued statements wishing the Trump's a speedy recovery. Although some reactions have been anything but supportive.
With the U.S. Presidential election about a month away, it throws a wrench into what was already a contentious race.
After the news broke, the Dow Jones futures fell sharply along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. Oil prices also fell.
Trump is 74 years old. His age and health puts him at a greater risk for complications from the virus.