Melania Trump has confessed she was “deeply worried” about her son Barron when she contracted coronavirus in 2020.
In October 2020, US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania revealed they had both tested positive for Covid-19 and were self-isolating.
At that time, the president’s physician, Dr Sean Conley, issued a statement noting that the president and first lady were “both well at this time, and they plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence”.
Dr Conley assured the public: “Rest assured I expect the president to continue carrying out his duties without his disruption while recovering, and I will keep you updated on any future developments.”
Despite initial reassurances, it was subsequently disclosed that President Trump was hospitalised “out of an abundance of caution” due to “mild symptoms”, with the White House indicating he would stay there for “the next few days”, reports the Irish Star.
In her memoir, Melania recounts that her husband experienced “more severe” symptoms than she did, prompting her to encourage him to go to Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre.
Although not overly concerned for herself, the 54-year-old former first lady admitted feeling “overwhelmed” with concern for her spouse and their son Barron.
She shared: “Barron and I had spent the previous evening chatting in my room, and although he continued to test negative, I feared he might soon fall ill as well.
“He was young and healthy, but the uncertainties surrounding the virus were daunting. As any mother would, I worried deeply about my son.”
During his bout with COVID-19, former President Trump received an experimental drug cocktail injection and remdesivir, leading to a rapid recovery.
Melania confessed that she chose not to undergo the “aggressive” treatments given to her husband, instead focusing on her wellbeing through more gentle medications, vitamins, and a balanced diet.
Barron, too, contracted the virus, yet Melania remarked that he showed no serious symptoms throughout the ordeal. On 6 October, after a three-night hospital stay, Trump, aged 78, returned to the White House, continuing his treatment. He then delivered a video address, compelling Americans to return to work.
“Don’t let it [coronavirus] dominate you,” he asserted, insisting: “We’re going to be out front. As your leader, I had to do that. I knew there’s danger to it, but I had to do it. I stood out front and led.”
