News White House doctor announced Trump is being treated with dexamethasone. Here’s what we know about the drug. October 4, 2020 Joshua Bote, USA TODAY Comments Off on White House doctor announced Trump is being treated with dexamethasone. Here’s what we know about the drug. White House physician Sean Conley told reporters he's using a 'multi-prong' approach to treat Trump, which includes the steroid dexamethasone.