Trump: "The Next Few Days Are a Test... Returning Soon" (Summary)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] U.S. President Donald Trump said on the 3rd (local time) that although he felt unwell when he was hospitalized the day before due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), he is now feeling better and that the next few days will be the true test.

In a 4-minute video posted on his Twitter account on the second day of his hospitalization, he stated, "When I came here, I felt unwell, but I have started to get better."

He added, "I believe the next few days will be the real test," and said, "We will see how things go over the next few days."

President Trump was diagnosed with COVID-19 on the 2nd and was admitted to Walter Reed Military Hospital the same day for treatment.

In the video, President Trump appeared sitting at a table with his arms resting on it, dressed in a suit without a tie. Local media evaluated that he showed signs of fatigue.

Seeking re-election in the November 3rd presidential election, President Trump said, "I expect to be back soon," and "I look forward to completing it the way the campaign started."

Having held large-scale rallies amid the spread of COVID-19, he stated, "I had no choice," and "I had to be at the forefront and face the problems as a leader."

Regarding his wife Melania, who was also diagnosed on the same day, he said, "The First Lady is also doing very well," and "We are both doing well. Melania is doing an excellent job."

This video was released shortly after U.S. media repeatedly reported that President Trump had to use an oxygen mask at the White House before his hospitalization.

These reports contrast with the statements made by medical staff, including White House physician Sean Conley, at a press conference, who said that President Trump's condition was very good, he had no fever for 24 hours, and had no breathing problems.

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