Vice President Harris released her medical report Saturday, which declared her to be “a healthy 59-year-old female” and in “excellent health” to serve as president.
The report from her White House physician, Joshua Simmons, noted that the veep suffered from “seasonal allergies and urticaria” — more commonly known as hives.
The allergies are treated with over-the-counter medication and the hives with allergen immunotherapy, the report stated.
Harris plans to release her medical history today. AP“Notably, she has never experienced severe symptoms, angioedema, or anaphylaxis,” it added — noting that Harris does “vigorous” daily aerobic exercise and core strength training “despite her busy schedule.”
The veep also “drinks only occasionally and in moderation.”
“She possesses the physical and mental resiliency required to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency, to include those as Chief Executive, Head of State and Commander in Chief,” Simmons’ report concluded.
Last November, Trump released a letter from his physician saying he was in “excellent” physical and mental health. JASON BEAN/RGJ / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesWhite House physicians have also routinely given President Biden, 81, similarly clean bills of health and rosy pronouncements about his fitness for office.
He was forced to leave the presidential race in July after a poor debate performance that was widely attributed to cognitive issues stemming from his advanced age.
Harris’ advisers hope to use the moment to draw a contrast with Republican Donald Trump who has released only limited information about his health over the years and raise questions about his fitness to serve, the aide said.
Vice President Kamala Harris gave remarks to a group of Republicans in Scottsdale, AZ on Friday. Diannie Chavez/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Reno, Nevada, on Friday and will speak at another one in Coachella, CA today. APTrump, for his part, has released very little information, including after his ear was grazed by a bullet during an assassination attempt in July.
Trump, 78, eagerly questioned Biden’s health when his rival was seeking reelection. Since Biden was replaced on the ticket with Harris, the former president’s own health has drawn more attention.
Last November, Trump marked Biden’s birthday by releasing a letter from his physician that reported he was in “excellent” physical and mental health.
The letter posted on Trump’s social media platform contained no details to support its claims — measures like weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, or the results of any test.
