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Wisconsin leaders respond to President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis

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FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers speaks during an interview during the National Governors Association 2019 winter meeting in Washington. The National Guard's headquarters opened an investigation in the fall of 2019 into allegations that the Wisconsin National Guard's top commander improperly initiated an internal investigation in a sexual assault case even as he was under scrutiny for allegedly mishandling sexual assault complaints, Gov. Tony Evers' office said Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

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Several Wisconsin leaders have responded to President Donald Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis.

The president tweeted early Friday morning he and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for the coronavirus. The president confirmed late Thursday that Hope Hicks, a senior White House staffer who serves as counselor to the president, was infected with the coronavirus.

In Wisconsin, several leaders shared best wishes for a speedy recovery for President Trump and the first lady.

Gov. Tony Evers and his wife Kathy sent their wishes during the Trump's recovery:

Kathy and I are sending our best wishes to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump in their recovery.
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) October 2, 2020

Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes wished for the speedy recovery of everyone with COVID-19, but did not name the president specifically.

I hope and pray for a speedy recover for every person dealing with COVID-19.

As see, this virus can affect anyone, anywhere; this is why we all need to take it seriously and exercise extreme caution as cases continue to rise.
— Mandela Barnes (@TheOtherMandela) October 2, 2020

U.S. Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin also tweeted their best wishes for the president and first lady, with Baldwin also citing Wisconsin's record-breaking number of new cases on Thursday:

Wisconsin reported a record 2,887 new #COVID19 cases yesterday and now President Trump and the First Lady have tested positive. I wish them and everyone affected a quick recovery, and I hope that we will all do our part to stop the spread of this deadly virus and help save lives.
— Sen. Tammy Baldwin (@SenatorBaldwin) October 2, 2020

Best wishes to @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS for a full and total recovery.
— Senator Ron Johnson (@SenRonJohnson) October 2, 2020

Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos also tweeted his support:

Wishing @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS a full recovery. 🙏🏻🇺🇸
— Speaker Robin Vos (@SpeakerVos) October 2, 2020

Former Governor Scott Walker also shared his best wishes on Twitter:

Lord,

Please bless the President and First Lady with your healing hand. We pray the same for all those who are suffering today and for their families.

In Your name we pray,

Amen. pic.twitter.com/Yc2I8wnGeG
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) October 2, 2020

The president and first lady said they are experiencing "mild symptoms."

All of the president's upcoming events have been canceled.

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