KELLYANNE Conway was tested positive for coronavirus on the same day President Donald Trump was hospitalized with the deadly disease.

Kellyanne resigned from her role in the White House in August "to spend time with family", however, she's consistently been a top ally of Trump's.

Who is Kellyanne Conway?

Kellyanne Conway was the first woman campaign manager of either major political party to win a presidential general election.

Before her work with Donald Trump, the 53-year-old was a political pollster and consultant specialising in targeting women voters.

She served as Trump's third campaign manager and was also a frequent guest on television news shows.

On August 24, 2020, Conway sensationally quit her job as Trump's adviser to have "less drama, more mama".

How is Kellyanne doing since testing positive for Covid?

The 53-year-old tweeted on Friday night that she's experiencing symptoms including a "mild (light cough) and I’m feeling fine."

"I have begun a quarantine process in consultation with physicians," Kellyanne said.

"As always, my heart is with everyone affected by this global pandemic."

The former White House aide's daughter, Claudia, posted a string of videos to TikTok on Friday about her mom "coughing all around the house."

Earlier on Friday, the famous 15-year-old TikToker posted a video saying Kellyanne, 53, has experienced COVID-19 symptoms.

What role did Kellyanne Conway do for Donald Trump?

Donald Trump handed Kellyanne Conway the post of counsellor to the president.

She was a close adviser to the President since he was sworn into office.

Trump said in a statement: “Kellyanne Conway has been a trusted adviser and strategist who played a crucial role in my victory.

“She is a tireless and tenacious advocate of my agenda and has amazing insights on how to effectively communicate our message.”

She said she was "humbled and honoured" to be named to the position.

Kellyanne said "I want to thank the president-elect for this amazing opportunity.

"A Trump presidency will bring real change to Washington and to Americans across this great nation."

Why did Kellyanne Conway quit the White House?

Her shock decision to leave the White House came just a day after her daughter Claudia, 15, said she was seeking to divorce her parents because her mother's job had "ruined" her life.

Conway tweeted: "I'm Leaving the White House. Gratefully & Humbly."

"This is completely my choice and my voice. In time, I will announce future plans," the longtime Republican pollster and political consultant said in her official statement.

"For now, and for my beloved children, it will be less drama, more mama."

She explained how her four children are "teens and tweens" who are about to start a new school year "remotely from home for at least a few months".

Conway, 53, added: "It’s been heady. It’s been humbling.

"I am deeply grateful to the President for this honor, and to the First Lady, the Vice President and Mrs. Pence, my colleagues in the White House and the Administration, and the countless people who supported me and my work."

What was her role in the election?

Conway was Donald Trump’s campaign manager.

She was credited with crafting much of the strategy that carried Trump to his shock election victory.

Who is her husband George Conway?

George Conway is an American attorney and was on the shortlist of candidates considered by Trump for US solicitor general in 2017.

In 2018, he emerged as a vocal critic of Trump and is a founder of the Lincoln Project – dedicated to defeating Trump at the ballot box.

Earlier in 2020, he reignited the feud by ripping the President's "sucker" supporters who fall for his lies.

How many children does she have?

Kellyanne has four children with George, who she married in 2001.

She has a set of twins, Claudia and George IV, both 15, and two younger daughters, Charlotte and Vanessa.

Claudia, 15, caused a stir on social media, posting anti-Trump comments on TikTok and Twitter, leading to her pushing for emancipation from her parents.

What controversial comments has Kellyanne said in the past?

Conway has been bashed in the past for using her place in office for political activity.

In 2019, The Office of Special Counsel, an independent federal agency that investigates wrongdoing by government employees, said that Conway “violated the Hatch Act on numerous occasions by disparaging Democratic presidential candidates while speaking in her official capacity during television interviews and on social media."

However, Trump decided not to fire her.

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