In the midst of turmoil and controversy some of the president’s political opponents have shown decency and grace and wished the first lady and the president a speedy recovery from Covid.

“God bless the president and the first lady,” said MSNBC host Rachel Maddow, “If you pray, please pray for their speedy and complete recovery — and for everyone infected, everywhere. This virus is horrific and merciless — no one would wish its wrath on anyone.”

God bless the president and the first lady. If you pray, please pray for their speedy and complete recovery — and for everyone infected, everywhere.

This virus is horrific and merciless — no one would wish its wrath on anyone.

We must get its spread under control. Enough.

— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) October 2, 2020

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Joe Biden, “Jill and I send our thoughts to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a swift recovery. We will continue to pray for the health and safety of the president and his family.”

Bernie Sanders, “Jane and I wish the President and First Lady a full and speedy recovery. The COVID-19 virus is real, it is dangerous and can infect anybody. As a nation we must do all we can to fight this virus and protect the American people.”

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, “I wish the president. I wish the First Lady and I wish every person that they’ve been in contact with recently, and the very best in their recovery”

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Andrew Cuomo, “My thoughts are with President Trump and the First Lady and I wish them a full and speedy recovery. This virus is vicious and spreads easily. Wear a mask. Let’s all look out for each other.”

Alyssa Milano,  “As someone who has had #COVID19 and still suffers from post-covid syndrome, I can honestly say with all that I am that I wouldn’t wish this virus on my worst enemy.”

Jesse Jackson, “We sincerely pray the President & the First Lady do not have the worst of this disease. We must all pray for the full recovery of the President& his wife. For whatever religious or political persuasion you may be, we must all pray as millions of people are affected by this disease.”

Piers Morgan on those who are happy the president and his wife are sick, “Interesting to see those who’ve spent the last few years screaming that Trump’s an uncaring, heartless empathy-devoid b*stard now spewing their gleeful joy that he & his wife have a deadly virus.”