National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien has tested positive for coronavirus, Bloomberg reported Monday morning. Politico also confirmed the news.
O’Brien has been working from home for a week, according to Bloomberg, and apparently contracted the virus at a family event.
“He has mild symptoms and has been self-isolating and working from a secure location off site. There is no risk of exposure to the President or the Vice President. The work of the National Security Council continues uninterrupted,” the White House said in a statement obtained by the Washington Post.
It would appear O’Brien’s infection marks the highest ranking Trump administration official to test positive for COVID-19.
Not to worry–he never gets close to the president anyway.
National security is not a priority for this (mal)administration.
Almost forgot that the position even existed, this guy could kick the bucket tomorrow and nobody would miss him.
I would be willing to bet that Mr. Trump and everyone who comes into regular contact with him is tested daily.
There would be a bit of irony if the National Security Adviser gave Trump covid…
If it were to take Trump out of being in charge, then O’Brien will have unintentionally done the best possible thing possible toward the mission or his title.