Harris challenges Trump's transparency in health debate
The Vice President of the United States and the Democratic candidate in the upcoming presidential elections, Kamala Harris, has published a detailed report on her health. She is now accusing Donald Trump of lacking transparency in this matter, pointing to their nearly 20-year age difference.
“It's clear to me that he and his team do not want the nation to truly see whether he is indeed fit to be the President of the United States,” stated Kamala Harris, as she runs on the Democratic ticket.
Trump's health scrutinised by Harris
The White House released a report on Saturday regarding the health status of the US presidential candidate, 59-year-old Kamala Harris. The document reveals that Dr. Colonel Joshua Simmons examined her from the US Army and enjoys "excellent health", confirming her sufficient mental resilience and physical ability to hold the president's office.
This report has sparked discussions about Donald Trump's health, who is 78 years old and still competing for the highest office in the country.
Harris accused Trump of a lack of transparency regarding his health status after publishing her medical report, pointing to the nearly 20-year age difference between the candidates for the new US president, the AFP agency reported on Sunday.
AFP notes that by addressing this issue, Harris is likely hoping to rekindle public debate about the health conditions of the former president.
Trump’s team responds
Donald Trump's team quickly responded to these allegations. The former president's associates stated that Kamala Harris has a much lighter schedule during the campaign than her opponent, which they believe is evidence that she lacks the "presidential stamina".
Steven Cheung, the communications director for Trump's campaign, noted that Trump has already previously released several reports confirming his "excellent health".
However, as AFP points out, all these documents concern the period before September 2023. The upcoming US presidential elections are scheduled for 5th November, meaning the topic of the candidates' health may be raised multiple times in the coming weeks.
