Hollywood reacts to President Donald Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis

On Oct. 2, hours after news broke revealing that senior counselor Hope Hicks — with whom he'd spent a lot of time in recent days — had been infected with the coronavirus, President Donald Trump confirmed that he and first lady Melania Trump had the virus too. "Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19," he tweeted in the early morning hours. See what dozens of Hollywood stars had to say about the revelation, starting with this actor… "I like the presidents who DON'T get covid." –Armie Hammer, who facetiously referenced President Trump's 2015 "I like people who weren't captured" comment criticizing military hero and former POW John McCain

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"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. Please wear a mask." –Alyssa Milano

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"Trump is obsessed with the need of appearing strong – There is NO way trump or White House would ever allow the image of trump in a gurney being airlifted to a hospital – UNLESS there was NO other choice – the optics are a disaster – that means his life is on the line -" —John Cusack

"The Cubs won the World Series in 2016, and Trump was elected president. They just got booted out of the playoffs, and Trump is going into the hospital. The universe's drive towards balance is unstoppable." –Andy Richter

"This cannot be a partisan moment. It must be an American moment. We have to come together as a nation." –Joe Biden

"Although we're in the midst of a big political fight, and we take that very seriously, we also want to extend our best wishes to the president of the United States, the first Lady… It's important I think for all of us to remember that even when we're in the midst of big political battles with issues that have a lot at stake, that we're all Americans and we're all human beings, and we want to make sure everybody is healthy." –Barack Obama

"Watching the vitriolic Leftists respond to the news that the President and First Lady have the #WuhanCoronavirus has liberated me. I am now certain I wouldn't p*** on a single one of them if they were burning to death in front of me. … In my 73 years on this earth I have never witnessed a man and his family be put to the test like this President and First Lady have been. God challenges those who are needed most. While the Left is no doubt sniggering with glee, we patriots pray for our @POTUS and our @FLOTUS." –James Woods

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"He went to a fundraiser with his own supporters without a mask knowing he was exposed. I can't get over it." –comedian Billy Eichner

"'Coronavirus, stand back and stand by.' – Karma 2020" –Todrick Hall

"If you feel glad that Donald and Melania Trump are ill, then you have a sickness, too. And while most recover from Covid, the disease of enjoying the suffering of others is rarely defeated. That disease is called evil." –Bill O'Reilly

"I don't get how Melania got it – she's been social distancing from trump since they got married" –comedian Whitney Cummings

"Interesting to see those who've spent the last few years screaming that Trump's an uncaring, heartless empathy-devoid b****** now spewing their gleeful joy that he & his wife have a deadly virus. They're no better than the man they loathe." –Piers Morgan

"For someone who wasn't taking the necessary precautions with masks and social distancing, it wasn't a question of whether, it was a question of when. America, please learn from the president's experience. Please wear masks, and please maintain physical distances in public." –George Takei

"If anything positive can come him testing positive, it would be his followers reevaluating their opinions. If they will now accept a lockdown, social distancing & mandatory mask-wearing, we could crush the virus like we should have from the start. #ButIAlsoBelieveInTheToothFairy" –Mark Hamill

"Does anyone know why @Mike_Pence is running around in circles, throwing little pieces of Wonder bread in the air?" –Jimmy Kimmel

"Eager to hear what President Trump's physician will say about his positive testing … Apparently his statement will be dictated to him shortly … A doctor friend of mine tells me that Covid19 symptoms include delusions of grandeur, compulsive attention-seeking, extreme narcissism… inability to tell fantasy from reality, obsessional thoughts about money, obesity, coarse behaviour, unpredictable outbursts of anger, inflated ego, wandering hands, short attention span, abusive language, compulsive lying, contempt for democracy, and cheating at golf" –John Cleese

"DON'T DENY THE SCIENCE!!!!!!!" –comedy star Ken Jeong (who's also a medical doctor)

"But we were told this was a hoax." –Zach Braff

"Is it still a 'Democrat hoax?' Are you still going to mock people for wearing masks? Are you sorry for lying to the American people for months? I ask these b/c I assume you'll get the best taxpayer funded gov't healthcare avail + genuinely hope you recover. But you owe us answers" –Sophia Bush

"Gee, woke up this morning to learn Donald and Melania have tested positive for Covid-19. How can a HOAX infect anyone? That's a new one on me. I'm sure he's taking the Clorox cocktail, but it's so unpleasant. Thoughts and prayers." –Bette Midler

"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

"Knowing Hope Hicks had tested positive, Trump then flew to a fundraiser with fat cats in NJ. Fleeced 'em for $5M while putting their lives at risk. Puts a whole new spin on 'Kill the Rich'. Nice to know the low regard Trump has for the wealthy. Probably wishes he was one of them." –Michael Moore

"but…why would you get tested for the hoax when you've said many times that is what causes the hoax? that was your first mistake !!! i just can't believe the democrats would do this to you. them and all their irresponsible hoaxes." –Dove Cameron

"'I don't wear masks like him. Every time you see him, he's got a mask!' – Trump referring to Biden 2 days later: [shows Trump's tweet confirming he and FLOTUS have COVID-19]" –Padma Lakshmi

".@RealDonaldTrump is a true warrior. He will fight through this with the same strength and conviction that he uses to fight for America each and every day. I ask you to join me in praying for his recovery. I have never been more proud of someone and what they have had to endure." –Eric Trump

"trump and melania both have #COVID19 I don't want ANYONE to get sick. Y'all, he has better healthcare than ANYONE in the USA. Please be careful. PLEASE WEAR A MASK! #TrumpHasCovid please take this as a wake up call and wear a mask. I pray for ANYONE that has this awful disease … My fellow people of deep faith… I KNOW how hard it is to pray for your enemies, but that is EXACTLY what we are called to do." –Pauley Perrette

"Wear your mask when with others." –Stephen King

"Praying for our President and our beautiful First Lady. … You will destroy this no problem! … 'I will give you back your health and heal your wounds,' says the Lord. – Jeremiah 30:17" –Antonio Sabato Jr.

"People I know have died. People I love are sick. I'm sorry you're sick too, @realDonaldTrump. But shame on you for your ignorance and your lethal incompetence that has led to so many unnecessary deaths that you will never acknowledge, let alone take responsibility for. Stay safe. … If @realDonaldTrump had simply acknowledged science and been as concerned about public safety as @JoeBiden has been, none of this would have happened. This is is what disturbed people do. They crate chaos. Vote him out." –Bradley Whitford

"Guiliani's gonna lose his mind when he finds out Trump has The Covi" –comedian Patton Oswalt

"i have been wondering y he doesnt get covid – with all his hitler like mask free gatherings – whoop dare it is #AmericaOrTrump #BidenHarris2020 #CoronaVirus #CountryOverParty" –Rosie O'Donnell

"My grandmother died from Covid19 last month. We never got to have a funeral for her. So much of this could have been prevented by proper leadership. The president called it a hoax for months while knowing it was not. WEAR A MASK." –Adam Rippon

"You may want to quarantine until after Christmas, sweetheart." –comedian Kathy Griffin, in response to Melania Trump's tweet confirming she and her husband tested positive for COVID-19

"Bleach it out" –Michael Rapaport

"'It is what it is…' … 'Clorox… stand back and stand by.' –Billy Baldwin, mocking previous Trump quotes

"the fact that two most protected people in our country got COVID … like, they had every opportunity and resource needed to not get sick but science denial is a trip!" –Shannon Purser

"I hope this changes the discourse around this virus among the people who follow him and don't give a damn. And in turn, who d*** the rest of us. People have lost their lives. Their loved ones. And this man has never taken it seriously. Never shown care, concern. Maybe now. Maybe." –Ava DuVernay

"That d*** hoax." –Rob Reiner

"But it's a Democratic Hoax? How could this have happened?! And WHY did you get tested?! That's what causes it! One more question: Do you care about pre-existing conditions now? Because YOU now have one. One that YOU called deadly." –Yvette Nicole Brown

"F***, man. No shaking hands but the spittle that must've flown from his mouth during that debate. Unreal. Unreal. When did he contract it? Wow. Wow." –Jeffrey Wright

"NEWS: POTUS CONFIRMS HE HAS THE HOAX" –Greg Grunberg

"Man I hope this guy didn't get Biden sick spewing all those lies his way…" –Bryan Greenberg

"I really don't think this is a gimmick to get out of debating Biden.. I don't think his ego would allow him to be the poster child of not wearing masks and then test positive for covid. I think he got it b****** hope [Hicks]." –Aubrey O'Day