Trump on Mitt Romney’s Decision to Self-Quarantine: ‘Gee, That’s Too Bad’
President Donald Trump is sharing his reaction to Sen. Mitt Romney’s (R-Utah) decision to self-quarantine amid the coronavirus outbreak. Trump shared his reaction during an exchange at the White House press briefing on…
President Donald Trump is sharing his reaction to Sen. Mitt Romney’s (R-Utah) decision to self-quarantine amid the Coronavirus Outbreak.
Trump shared his reaction during an exchange at the White House press briefing on Sunday with a reporter who informed him of Romney’s isolation.
To which, Trump said, “Romney’s in isolation?” adding, “Gee, that’s too bad.”
When asked if there was a glint of sarcasm in his remarks, Trump said, “No, none whatsoever.”
See Trump’s exchange with the reporter below:
Trump’s remarks follow Romney’s announcement to self-quarantine. The Utah senator made the announcement following reports about Sen. Rand Paul’s (R-Ky.) positive coronavirus result.
On Sunday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) shared the news with Republicans during a private caucus lunch.
“Colleagues, as everyone now knows, the coronavirus has arrived in the Senate. There are at least five senators who are in self-quarantine at the moment,” McConnell