Kamala, medical record challenge. His doctor: “Excellent health” – il Giornale

Kamala Harris is in “excellent health” and “has the physical and mental resilience” to be president. Dr Joshua Simmons, the vice president’s doctor, wrote it in black and white in a two-page letter. Harris, who turns 60 on October 20, maintains a healthy and active lifestyle according to the professional’s analysis and his last medical examination, carried out last April, was “without problems special”. Not only that: “He has the physical and mental strength necessary to successfully carry out the duties of a president, including the functions of chief executive, head of state and leader in a leader”, the writes Dr. Simmons, which is the only major health problem in Harris. indicating seasonal allergies and periods of needles. There are also no problems in the most recent routine blood tests, other than “sufficient” vitamin D levels.

The decision to release information about the Democratic candidate’s health is not just a move that Harris’ advisers hope to use to emphasize the importance of a change of pace from an older president and a former candidate. Joe Bidenbut above all it aims to mark the difference with the rival candidate, the Republican Donald Trump78, and raising doubts about his suitability for duty. In fact, the former president has released very little information about his health over the years. But after Harris’ medical records were released, her campaign team also went on the attack. Steven Cheung, a spokesman for the campaign, said Trump voluntarily released health updates from his personal doctor as well as detailed reports from Ronny Jackson, Trump’s former White House doctor and who dealt with him after the attack. “Everyone decided that he is in good health to be CEO,” Cheung said.

Less than a month before the presidential elections in the United States, although the election is still very uncertain, there is good news for Harris. The Democratic candidate confirms his lead in Pennsylvania, even if the Republican candidate Donald Trump is still ahead in Arizona. This is what emerges from a new pair of New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena College studies.

Two of the most contested states in the country, Pennsylvania and Arizona, show the difficulties each campaign faces in gaining a clear advantage in the final part of the race for the White House, the New York Times celebrating. In Pennsylvania, Harris’ lead has remained stable, although the margin remains narrow, 50% to Trump’s 47%. In Arizona, Trump leads 51% to 46%.