White House NSC Advisor: "President Trump Conducting State Affairs While Staying in Hospital"

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] There is a prospect that U.S. President Donald Trump, who has been infected with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), will stay in the hospital for the time being while managing state affairs.

The White House released photos on the 3rd (local time) showing U.S. President Donald Trump working at Walter Reed Hospital, where he is currently admitted. [Image source=EPA Yonhap News]

Robert O'Brien, National Security Council (NSC) advisor at the White House, stated this on the 4th (local time) during an appearance on CBS's Face the Nation. He also explained that "President Trump's mood is good."

Advisor O'Brien claimed, "President Trump is leading the country in very good condition," but considering the worst-case scenario, he also said, "We have a great vice president."

This remark came amid confusion caused by Mark Meadows, White House Chief of Staff, who a day earlier revealed that President Trump's condition had not been good for 24 hours, contrary to the White House physician's opinion.

O'Brien is the only White House official who gave a media interview that day. U.S. media reported that President Trump was furious about Meadows' negative comments regarding his health. As Meadows' remarks spread, President Trump responded by releasing a video.

Rudolph Giuliani, former New York mayor and close aide to President Trump, also dismissed rumors about the president's critical condition.

In an interview with Fox News, former Mayor Giuliani said that President Trump told him in a phone call the day before, "I am perfectly fine."

He added, "I was very pleased to hear his voice sounding exactly the same as it had for the 30 years I have known him." Former Mayor Giuliani claimed, "President Trump is probably the strongest and healthiest person I know in his age group."

President Trump's son, Eric, also posted a photo released by the White House on Twitter, asserting, "President Trump is a warrior." The White House released photos that day showing President Trump working while hospitalized at Walter Reed Military Hospital.

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