In American politics the expression October Surprise is a news event, either orchestrated or spontaneous that changes the course of the presidential election, which is usually held in November.
Social media users questioned whether the news of Donald and Melania Trump contracting coronavirus could qualify as an October Surprise, influencing the result of the forthcoming presidential elections in the US.
Earlier today Trump tweeted that he and his wife tested positive for COVID-19 and that they would go into quarantine.
The news sparked a flurry of comments on social media.
Many users claimed that Trump faked his diagnosis because he wanted to skip debates with his rival Joe Biden or to gain support of voters.
Trump’s Getting COVID-19 Month Before Election Prompts 2020 'October Surprise' Speculation
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