The president tweeted he and the first lady tested positive.

October 2, 2020, 12:46 PM

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President Donald Trump tweeted early Friday morning that he and first lady Melania Trump have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Trump's diagnosis came just hours after it was revealed his close adviser, Hope Hicks, had contracted the virus. She was with the president in Cleveland for the debate on Tuesday and for a rally in Minnesota on Wednesday. Sources tell ABC News she is symptomatic.

The president was slated to hold several rallies in battleground states in the coming days, but those are now on hold while he isolates at the White House.

Shortly after Trump announced he and the first lady had tested positive for COVID-19, celebrities, politicians and leaders shared well wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery.

Former Vice President Joe Biden

"Jill and I send our thoughts to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a swift recovery. We will continue to pray for the health and safety of the president and his family," Biden tweeted Friday morning.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine

"Fran and I join our fellow Ohioans in praying for President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump after they announced early today that they have both tested positive for COVID-19," the governor tweeted. "Along with millions of others, we extend our prayers and best wishes to the President and First Lady during this time for a speedy recovery and for their good health."

Evangelist leader Franklin Graham

"Early this morning, President @realDonaldTrump and First Lady @MelaniaTrump announced that, like many other Americans, they have tested positive for the coronavirus. Please join me in praying especially for them, that they would have a quick recovery," Graham tweeted.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on stage after the first presidential debate between Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, Sept. 29, 2020, in Cleveland.

Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler

"Please join me in praying for a full and swift recovery for @realdonaldtrump and @flotus.