Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, in an effort to draw comparisons with her counterpart Donald Trump, today released a letter from her doctor describing her in good health and fit for high office.
In a memo distributed by the White House, the vice president’s physician, Joshua Simmons, said that Harris’s most recent physical exam in April was “abnormal”, adding that she maintains an active lifestyle and a “very healthy diet” despite a busy schedule and no seasonal illnesses. Has allergies and sporadic hives, does not use tobacco and drinks alcohol in limited quantities.
“He possesses the physical and mental flexibility necessary to successfully execute the duties of the presidency, which include that of chief executive, head of state, and commander in chief,” the doctor wrote.
59-year-old Harris is contesting for the White House against 78-year-old Republican Trump. A campaign aide to Harris said she made her medical information public today in an effort to draw attention to her refusal to do so.
The Harris campaign has been keen to highlight the former president’s age as she became the oldest candidate in the race after 81-year-old President Joe Biden stepped down as the Democratic standard bearer following a poor debate performance against Trump.
Caught in a very tight race. Harris’ campaign hopes that her comparative youth and mental acuity contrasted with Trump’s older age and tendency to wander, as well as the difference in transparency between the two, will help convince undecided voters that she should run for office. are more suitable than those.
A White House doctor said in 2018 that Trump was in overall excellent health while he was in office, but that he needed to lose weight and begin a daily exercise routine.
Simmons said Harris’ allergies were well managed with over-the-counter and prescription medications.
Her hives or urticaria were “sporadic and transient and not triggered by any particular exposure nor are they associated with other symptoms” and responded well to antihistamine treatment.
Harris has been on allergen immunotherapy for the past three years, which has dramatically improved her allergy and hives symptoms and reduced her need for medication other than the occasional nasal spray, she said.
Harris wears contact lenses. His family history includes his mother’s colon cancer. Harris was up to date on preventive health procedures, including colonoscopies and annual mammograms, she said.
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