October 12th 2024.
According to her doctor, Vice President Kamala Harris is in great health and possesses the necessary physical and mental strength to fulfill her duties as president. In a letter released on Saturday, Dr. Joshua Simmons, who has been her primary care physician for the last three-and-a-half years, summarized her medical history and current status.
He mentioned that Harris, who is 59 years old, maintains an active and healthy lifestyle. Her most recent physical, which was conducted in April, showed no concerning findings. In fact, Dr. Simmons stated that she not only has the physical stamina but also the mental resilience to carry out the responsibilities of the presidency, including being the Chief Executive, Head of State, and Commander in Chief.
The release of this letter by Harris' team coincides with her campaign's efforts to highlight the contrast between her and Republican candidate Donald Trump. Unlike Trump, who has been known to share limited information about his health, Harris has been transparent about her medical history and current well-being. A campaign aide, who preferred to remain anonymous, mentioned that they hope to raise questions about Trump's fitness to serve, especially after recent reports have questioned his health and mental acuity.
Trump's lack of transparency about his health has been a cause for concern, especially after he was grazed by a bullet during an assassination attempt in July. In contrast, Harris' doctor confirmed that she has a history of allergies and hives, for which she has been receiving allergen immunotherapy for the past three years. Her latest blood work and test results also showed no significant issues.
The report also mentioned that Harris wears contact lenses for mild nearsightedness and has a family history of maternal colon cancer. However, she remains up to date on all preventive care recommendations, including annual mammograms and a colonoscopy. As her team released this medical report, they also took the opportunity to highlight the lack of information about Trump's health and medical history.
During the election campaign, Trump, who is 78 years old, frequently questioned President Joe Biden's health, who was 81 years old at the time. But since then, Trump's own health has become a topic of interest. In November, he released a letter from his physician, stating that he was in excellent physical and mental health. However, the letter lacked any supporting details, such as weight, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, or test results.
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