Trump's infection of the CoV was like a seismic rock that rocked Republicans, followed by disturbing aftershocks when the series of senior members were positive.

Immediately after Republican Sen. Mike Lee from Utah announced a positive for nCoV, North Carolina State Republican Senator Thom Tillis, President Donald Trump's campaign manager, chairman

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President Donald Trump at the White House on October 1 Photo: AFP.

On October 3, while President Donald Trump was being treated at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, two senior Republican members close to the White House boss, Wisconsin senator Ron Johnson and former president

After months of Trump and other Republican members being skeptical of the dangers of the CoV and refusing to take preventive measures like wearing a mask, they now face the harsh reality.

The current crisis has prompted some Republicans to question whether they are paying the price for their subjectivity.

"There was panic before this started, but now, we look like a stupid party," said Edward J. Rollins, co-chair of the Great America political action committee, the advocacy group.

"The president and the people around him have disregarded the rules," said Republican strategist Michael Steel.

Stuart Stevens of Project Lincoln, the anti-Trump political action committee, said there are "doubts" within Republican officials and donors.

Besides, many Republican officials are still determined not to express any insecurity about their political future, as they still hope President Trump returns and voters will not give a verdict.

However, the fact that Trump's hospital admission to Walter Reed combined with a series of conflicting information regarding his health condition continues to spread unease at all levels within the Republican Party.

Concerned photos at the event last weekend, where high-ranking Republican party members and MPs gather, shake hands, hug each other without wearing masks, are being widely circulated.

"They have consequences for refusing to comply with what scientists have recommended," commented Irwin E. Redlener, founding director of the National Disaster Preparedness Center at Columbia University.

According to Redlener, a former Biden adviser, "everyone who has tried to accept false messages from the president now has to face the fact that he himself is infected".

Commentators Robert Costa and Josh Dawsey from the Washington Post said while Republican leaders publicly denied concerns about the party's activities and messages, backstage, donors and advisers.

Key Republicans who are in quarantine after testing positive for nCoV, include Bill Stepien, Trump's campaign manager, Republican National Committee Chairman Ronna McDaniel.

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White House chief of staff Mark Meadows sat with his head down as doctors briefed on President Trump's health on October 4 Photo: Reuters

Campaign advisers said on Tuesday they do not believe President Trump will be able to resume campaign in 10 to 14 days and more than 10 trips to fluctuating states could be canceled or delayed.

"We will be mobilizing the full manpower of the 'Make America Great Again' campaign to handle all the affairs of the President before his return," campaign spokesman Tim Murtaugh said.

Opinion polls on the political map last week have made the prospect of the future darker as the Republicans are tending to fall behind in some traditional bases.

Nationwide, according to the latest NBC News / Wall Street Journal poll published October 4, Biden received support from 53% of registered voters, 14 percentage points more than President Trump.

Inside the campaign and Trump's Republican allies, many advisers and strategists remain confident, despite the ongoing turmoil.

Vice President Pence, who has tested negative for nCoV in recent days, still plans to do extensive campaign trips following the upcoming October 7 debate with rival Dan.

"We will maximize the number of family members, allies and representatives on upcoming trips," said Jason Miller, Trump's senior campaign advisor.

The debate between Pence and Harris is expected by some Republicans to help President Trump's campaign renew the party's message about the pandemic, with Pence leading the anti-Covid task force-

"All he needs to do is be kind and comfortable to reassure public opinion and create a sense of trust," said former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.

Meanwhile, the Republican National Committee and Trump's campaign volunteers will continue to push through campaign efforts, knocking on door-to-door calls for support for the White House boss.

On October 3, a group of senior Republicans launched a campaign campaign in Iowa.

Lotter still posts photos of the trip on Twitter, including a photo of Governor Reynolds banging his hands at un-masked Republicans at an indoor event.