Kamala Harris Releases Medical Records

Facts

• Vice Pres. Kamala Harris, 59, on Saturday released a detailed medical report concluding she 'possesses the physical and mental resiliency required to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency.'^[1]
• The report, prepared by US Army Dr. Joshua Simmons, Harris' physician for the past three and a half years, states that her most recent physical examination in April was 'unremarkable,' and she maintains a healthy, active lifestyle.^[2]
• Harris' reported medical history includes allergies and hives, for which she has been taking immunotherapy medication, and she wears contact lenses for mild near-sightedness. She's also taken preventative tests including a colonoscopy and annual mammograms.^[3]
• This follows a New York Times report that claimed that Republican nominee and former Pres. Donald Trump, 78, has provided limited details about his own health.^[4]
• Trump's most recent health update came in November 2023, when his doctor, Bruce Aronwald, stated in a letter that Trump's 'physical exams were well within the normal range and his cognitive exams were exceptional.'^[5][4]
• The most comprehensive details that are known of Trump's health care are from a nearly 7-year-old report, which said he had high cholesterol, was overweight, and had a benign skin disease.^[6]

Sources: ^[1]CNN, ^[2]New York Post, ^[3]Independent, ^[4]FOX News, ^[5]CBS and ^[6]ABC News.

Narratives

• Democratic narrative, as provided by BBC News and MSNBC. Harris' health report demonstrates transparency and fitness for the office. At 59, she's in excellent health and possesses the stamina required for the presidency. This is in stark contrast to Trump's limited and vague health disclosures — raising questions about his fitness at 78 years old, which would make him the oldest president ever elected.
• Republican narrative, as provided by Breitbart and X. This is a political stunt by the Harris campaign to distract from her inability to keep up with campaign demands, let alone govern. Trump has maintained a hectic and active campaign schedule, demonstrating his superior stamina and fitness for office. After years of hiding Pres. Biden's poor health, they have no right to question Trump, who proves himself every day.

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