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Kamala Harris Releases Medical Records, Challenges 78-Year-Old Trump's Transparency

Oct 12, 2024, 11:20 PM

Vice President Kamala Harris has released her medical records, declaring her to be in excellent health and fit for the presidency. The report, prepared by Dr. Joshua Simmons, a U.S. Army colonel and physician to the vice president, states that Harris, 59, maintains a healthy and active lifestyle, with her most recent physical examination in April being unremarkable. The report also affirms her mental sharpness and resiliency. Harris's campaign aims to draw a contrast with former President Donald Trump, who has not released his medical records and is being criticized for a lack of transparency, particularly regarding his recent ear injury. Harris's move is seen as an attempt to highlight Trump's advanced age of 78 and raise questions about his mental acuity. Trump's campaign has responded by dismissing Harris's claims and questioning her transparency regarding President Joe Biden's health during his term.