Donald Trump contacted former-Yankee Alex Rodriquez, earlier this week, regarding the Coronavirus response, according to ABC's John Santucci and John Santucci.
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"During marathon day of meetings earlier this week, President Trump continued outreach across the country regarding coronavirus & phoned former Yankees baseball player Alex Rodriguez," ABC senior editorial producer John Santucci tweeted Friday. "Multiple sources tell ABC, the president spoke to ARod from the Oval Office.
"A source close to Rodriguez told @ABC the call with Trump was 'pleasant' adding that Trump was seeking thoughts from ARod about the coronavirus response. Sources say there was no discussion of AROD or his fiancé Jennifer Lopez taking on any official effort," he continued.
Trump responded, "More Fake News!"
Trump has been critical of ARod in the past. He once tweeted, "The @Yankees should immediately stop paying A-Rod—he signed his contract without telling them he was a druggie."
While Trump originally downplayed the seriousness of the Coronavirus, he's now begun taking action to combat it. Saturday, Trump announced that he is considering a quarantine on New York, New Jersey and parts of Connecticut. New York has the highest rates of coronavirus cases across the country.
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A-Rod & J-Lo Signed NDA For Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Double Date
Alex Rodriguez decided not to share details about a double date that he and fiancee Jennifer Lopez had with "Royal Couple" Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
Alex Rodriguez recently made an appearance on Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show and was instantly put in the hot seat. Fallon did not shy away from the questions people wanted answers to, and although A-Rod was admittingly nervous, he played along, knowing that it was all in good fun.
Fallon asked the former MLB-superstar if the rumors about him and his fiancee, Jennifer Lopez, going on a double date with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were true. Rodriguez chose to respond with "I signed an NDA", much to the chagrin of the show's studio audience. However, Fallon, like the rest of us, could take a hint. Although we don't have any details, we do know that the date happened, and apparently it was a great time.
The rumoured date supposedly took place in February, just a short while after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made the decision to "step back" from their royal duties, in search of a more peaceful life for them and their growing family.
According to Page Six, "Harry and Meghan got on really well with Jennifer and Alex, and spent some time chatting with them over dinner". J-Lo was also overheard inviting the royal couple and their baby, Archie, to visit their home in Miami to spend time with their children.
View this post on InstagramRodriguez and Lopez are expected to get married later this year at a summer wedding, we imagine Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might be in attendance.