SARAH Haines has shocked fans with a questionable joke just minutes after President Joe Biden’s tested positive for Covid-19.
The journalist teased at wishing she could isolate in the White House as she just returned from her own battle with the virus.
Fans were shocked when Sara Haines cracked a joke minutes after hearing about Joe Biden’s Covid-19 diagnosis
The president reassured Americans he is doing ‘just fine’ and ‘keeping busy’
Whoopi Goldberg made the announcement on The View alongside her well-wishes for the 79-year-old president.
However, Haines surprised fans when she jumped at the chance to crack a joke.
“I wish I was isolating at the White House,” Haines said before playfully picking up her phone to make an order.
She mimed ordering food saying: “Can you bring me a grilled cheese?” while other hosts laughed.
The hosts agreed that Biden would be “just fine” after mentioning the president is fully vaccinated and twice boosted.
Biden’s symptoms include fatigue, a dry cough and a runny nose, according to his doctor, who spoke after the White House announced the president’s positive diagnosis on Thursday.
The president reassured Americans that he’s “doing great” and is “keeping busy” as he shared an eerie picture of himself, similar to the one shared by his predecessor, Donald Trump, when he also came down with Covid.
“Folks, I’m doing great. Thanks for your concern. Just called Senator Casey, Congressman Cartwright, and Mayor Cognetti (and my Scranton cousins!) to send my regrets for missing our event today,” Biden said.
He signed off by saying, “Keeping busy!”
Haines’ joke comes just days after she was out from the show due to her own battle with Covid-19.
HEALTH SCARE
Sara joined her View co-hosts when they celebrated 25 years of the show in the Bahamas.
Then, the talk show took a week’s long break and when it came returned, Sara was missing from the panel.
However, lead moderator Whoopi Goldberg didn’t leave viewers in wonder for long.
While the 66-year-old shared that co-host Joy Behar was just taking another day off beyond the group’s hiatus last week, she revealed that Sara is out because she’s sick.
“We have to tell you, Sara is out with Covid. We want her to get well soon,” Whoopi shared.
Viewers quickly became concerned for The Chase host, sending healing vibes to her on social media.
This is the second time this year that Sara has been absent due to Covid.
In January 2022, it was announced that Sara was absent due to having come into close contact with Covid.
MIRACLE BABY?
Despite Whoopi telling everyone Sara was out due to Covid, fans had another theory.
Some believed the co-host might be pregnant.
During an episode in the Bahamas, the 44-year-old’s ensemble particularly sparked chatter as some watchers believed they spotted a baby bump.
She wore a body-hugging sundress and sunglasses with her braided hair pulled back into a bun while taking her seat at the panel.
Sara sported more tightly-fitted outfits during other segments throughout the episode, showcasing her seemingly distended belly.
An online thread erupted with users wondering if the TV personality is pregnant with baby number four.
“Is Sarah pregnant? “Based on yesterday’s episode, I think she is!” the original poster asked.
“I’ve noticed that for a while now but it has looked even more obvious during the Bahamas filming. We will probably get an announcement soon before the season ends for their summer break. Possibly even find out who the new co-host will be,” one user commented.
Sara is already a mom to three children: Alec Richard, six; Sandra Grace, four; and Caleb Joseph, three, with her husband.