Republicans are reacting to the news that President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) reacted to news of the president’s test result, tweeting, “What if he loses his sense of smell?”
He shared several pictures of Biden placing his head near other women’s heads. Comedians and conservatives have previously roasted Biden over reports that alleged he smelled various women’s hair.
What if he loses his sense of smell? pic.twitter.com/t4mQupIzla
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) July 21, 2022
A loss of smell is one of the symptoms of the virus.
Other Republicans also reacted to Biden’s diagnosis and wished him a speedy recovery.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) wrote, “Heidi [and] I are lifting up President Joe Biden in prayer right now. May God’s healing hand be upon him, may Covid pass quickly, and may he have a swift and full recovery.”
Heidi & I are lifting up President Joe Biden in prayer right now.
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) July 21, 2022
May God’s healing hand be upon him, may Covid pass quickly, and may he have a swift and full recovery.
Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) tweeted, “I was sorry to hear that President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. Wishing him a speedy recovery.”
I was sorry to hear that President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
— Leader McConnell (@LeaderMcConnell) July 21, 2022
Check out some of the other reactions below:
Wishing President Biden a speedy recovery from COVID.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) July 21, 2022
Wishing President Biden a full and speedy recovery from Covid.
— Sen. John Barrasso (@SenJohnBarrasso) July 21, 2022
On Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre revealed that Biden tested positive and was experiencing “very mild symptoms.”
In a tweet, Biden shared a photo of himself sitting at a desk, and wrote, “Folks, I’m doing great. Thanks for your concern.”
“Keeping busy!” he added.