Trump had said earlier Saturday that he had taken a test for the coronavirus and was awaiting results. He said he had decided he would do so after a press conference Friday, in which he was pressed on whether he would take a test.
One reporter asked whether he was being "selfish" by not getting tested – even when other administration officials advised self-isolation after exposure to an infected person.According to the note from the White House physician, "last night after an in-depth discussion with the President regarding COVID-19 testing, he elected to proceed.
Vice President Mike Pence said on Saturday that he has not yet been tested, but would consider doing so. Deputy Press Secretary Judd Deere said in a statement that temperature checks are now being performed on individuals in close contact with the Trump and Pence. This includes members of the media who attended the news conference.
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