Donald Trump has claimed Kamala Harris‘ bill of health shows she is not fit to be president.
Harris’ doctor released her latest physical report in an open letter on Saturday, saying the Vice President was in ‘excellent health’.
But Trump took a different view, claiming the fact she suffers from bad seasonal allergies would affect her ability to function properly.
‘I have just seen Kamala’s Report, and it is not good,’ he said on Truth Social.
‘These are deeply serious conditions that clearly impact her functioning.’
Allergies can make it hard to think by causing brain fog, mental fatigue and difficulty concentrating – but more than 80million Americans live with them every year and are able to go about their days.
When the body encounters an allergen, it releases histamines and other inflammatory molecules to fight the threat.
This response can affect the brain, causing mild cognitive difficulties, according to Harvard University.
Trump also took aim at the part in the report that showed Harris suffers from hives, known medically as ‘urticaria’.
They cause temporary raised skin rashes, similar in appearance to a large bug bite, and can be triggered by allergies, stress or anxiety.
These bumps can be itchy and uncomfortable but they are not dangerous nor life threatening, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Trump called the combination of seasonal allergies and hives a ‘very messy and dangerous situation’ for a president.
Dr Joshua Simmons, Harris’ primary care physician, said that she has never had a severe reaction to her allergies, and instead deals with an irritated nose and eyes.
She has been undergoing ‘allergen immunotherapy’ for the past three years to reduce her symptoms, he revealed.
The therapy involves slowly being exposed to more and more amounts of the allergen so the body becomes desensitized to it.
It is usually delivered via a shot or pill and has been shown to be about 60 percent effective at reducing symptoms after several years.
This therapy has been effective, Dr Simmons said, and she only requires occasional over-the-counter nasal spray to deal with her symptoms.
Being allergic to something can be life threatening in rare cases when anaphylaxis occurs.
This can cause the mouth, tongue or throat to swell up, making it difficult to breathe, or abdominal pain and fainting.
In general, according to the Yale Medicine, these severe reactions tend to occur in response to allergies like shellfish, peanuts or bee stings.
The complication doesn’t happen with the allergies that VP Harris suffers from, known medically as allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis.
Those terms simply mean nose and eye irritation cause by mild seasonal allergies from pollen or human and animal hair.
President Trump began a separate rant on X on October 14 calling VP Harris’ cognitive stability into question.
‘I believe it is very important that Kamala Harris pass a test on Cognitive Stamina and Agility. Her actions have led many to believe that there could be something very wrong with her,’ he said.
He claims that her performance during recent interviews, in which she is ‘slow and lethargic’ in answering questions, is evidence of mental decline.
The report didn’t include specifics about her cognitive abilities, but Dr Simmons did test VP Harris’ cranial nerves, a crucial step in determining the health of the nervous system, and found she passed.
It isn’t standard for a 59 year old to receive a cognitive test – which measures one’s thinking, reasoning and awareness – during a routine physical, such as the one Dr Simmons performed.
As far as anyone can confirm, VP Harris has not taken a cognitive test.
Still, Dr Simmons said she possesses both ‘the physical and mental resiliency required to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency’.
The report also included other details that Trump didn’t comment on. This included that she had normal cholesterol, heart rate, blood pressure, vitamin levels and blood sugar for someone of her age.
They listed that she has a family history of colon cancer, which could put her at higher risk for developing the disease herself.
But at this point, she is being monitored for early signs of the disease and is clear.
She has no signs of diabetes, heart or lung disease, neurological disorders or osteoporosis – all common ailments of aging.
Her steady levels could be in thanks to the reported lifestyle habits she keeps – which include taking vitamins, performing daily strength and cardio training and eating a ‘healthy diet’.
Dr Simmons didn’t detail what that diet is comprised of, but reports have suggested that VP Harris has a sweet tooth and does consume alcohol occasionally, both potentially unhealthy habits.
Still, Dr Simmons drew a different conclusion than the former President, stating that VP Harris: ‘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.’
There has been more focus on the health of the candidates in the 2024 Presidential race than in any other in history.
This is in part because of the attention drawn tot he mental acuity of President Biden after an abysmal debate performance – which likely lead to him dropping out of the race.
Attention has likewise been levied at the 78 year old former president for his fitness. He has robustly denied any claims that he is unfit.
At 12:42 am, the former President shared a post that claimed he was in excellent health.
It said: ‘I’ve put out more Medical Exams than any other President in History, and aced two Cognitive Exams (the Doctor stated that my ‘cognitive exams were exceptional!’). I am far healthier than Clinton, Bush, Obama, Biden, but especially, Kamala.’
At 9:56 am, he said: ‘Kamala’s Medical Report is really bad. With all of the problems that she has, there is a real question as to whether or not she should be running for President! MY REPORT IS PERFECT – NO PROBLEMS!!!’
However, his opponents on the left say that Trump, who is 78, should release his own medical records to prove these claims.
