Vice President Kamala Harris has recently received a positive health report, indicating that she is in excellent health and possesses the physical and mental resilience needed to serve as president. The report was released by her doctor, U.S. Army Colonel Joshua Simmons, who has been her primary care physician for the past 3 ½ years.
According to the letter, Harris, who is 59 years old, leads a healthy and active lifestyle, with her most recent physical examination in April showing no significant issues. Simmons emphasized that she has the necessary physical and mental strength to fulfill the duties of the presidency, including those as Chief Executive, Head of State, and Commander in Chief.
The release of Harris’ health report also serves as an opportunity for her campaign to highlight the contrast with former President Donald Trump, who has provided limited information about his health over the years. Trump, 78, has faced scrutiny for his lack of transparency regarding his health, especially after an incident where his ear was grazed by a bullet during an assassination attempt.
In addition to her overall health, the report mentioned that Harris has a history of allergies and hives, for which she has been receiving treatment. She also wears contact lenses for mild nearsightedness and follows preventive care recommendations, including regular screenings such as colonoscopies and mammograms.
As Harris’ campaign draws attention to Trump’s health, the former president’s own medical history has come under scrutiny. During the last election cycle, Trump questioned President Joe Biden’s health, but now, with Harris as the Vice President, the focus has shifted back to Trump’s health status.
It is worth noting that Trump celebrated Biden’s birthday last November by releasing a letter from his physician, which claimed that he was in excellent physical and mental health. However, the letter lacked specific details to support these claims, such as weight, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, or test results.
Overall, Vice President Kamala Harris’ positive health report reinforces her readiness to fulfill the duties of the presidency, while also raising questions about the transparency of former President Donald Trump’s health information. This contrast underscores the importance of candidates being forthcoming about their health status when seeking public office.
