Pentagon Says Nothing Hs Changed With President Trump's Covis-19 Coronavirus Diagnosis

Military Times: Military leaders: We’re not freaking out over Trump coronavirus news

Military officials downplayed worries Friday after President Donald Trump announced overnight that he had tested positive for coronavirus and will be forced into medical quarantine for an undetermined period of time.

In a statement, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said they have not made any adjustments to force posture or operations as a result of the president’s diagnosis. Trump tweeted just after midnight on Friday that both he and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive and would begin their “recovery process” immediately.

“There’s been no change to our alert levels,” the statement said. “The U.S. military stands ready to defend our country and its citizens. There’s no change to the readiness or capability of our armed forces.”

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WNU Editor: President Trump's Covid-19 diagnosis is a big thing, and I am sure the Pentagon has a number of options to implement if the situation changes.