Kamala Harris, the Vice President, made public her medical information this weekend, in a clear attempt to divert attention to the advanced age and health of former President Donald Trump. Her physician, Dr. Joshua Simmons, was quick to assert that she is in top-notch health. One cannot help but wonder if this public declaration of ‘excellent health’ is a desperate bid to ascertain her fitness for the taxing role of President, especially considering the roles include Chief Executive, Head of State, and Commander in Chief.
On an interesting note, Dr. Simmons pointed out seasonal allergies and hives (urticaria) as a ‘notable’ part of Kamala Harris’ health history. It’s somewhat amusing to consider that a list of common, minor ailments somehow qualifies as ‘notable’ health history. Over-the-counter medications tended to the inconveniences they cause, however no commentary was made on whether this affects her concentration or ability to perform her demanding duties effectively.
Dr. Simmons listed April 2024 as the date of Harris’ most recent physical examination, the results of which he dismissed as ‘unremarkable’. It seems almost amusing that ‘unremarkable’ is synonymous with ‘excellent health’ in VP Harris’ world. The apparent mismatch does strike as somewhat peculiar, leaving one to wonder the accuracy of the depiction.
In Harris’ routine bloodwork, the Vice President has, rather surprisingly, insufficient Vitamin D levels. This apparent oversight seems to contradict the ‘excellent health’ portrayal the VP’s team is desperately trying to cement. While Vitamin D deficiencies can imply a number of health issues, it’s most commonly associated with insufficient sunlight exposure – something which raises questions about a Vice President who supposedly always has her finger on the pulse of the nation.
Dr. Simmons also highlighted a family history of colon cancer, while making the point to emphasize no personal history of various conditions for Harris. It’s notable that while Harris’ team attempts to scrutinize Trump’s health, they expediently glance over this quite pertinent detail. Family history of diseases is a statistically significant indicator of potential risks, something Harris’ medical report conveniently omitted.
An anonymous aide to Harris claimed the release of the medical report serves to direct attention to the unknown health profile of 78-year-old Trump. Interestingly enough, Trump’s refusal to release his medical records during his first campaign in 2016 is held against him, despite Harris only releasing hers now. It seems they are conveniently ignoring the fact that Harris herself hadn’t been so forthcoming before this exercise in attempted transparency.
Despite empty promises to release his medical records, Trump hasn’t. Nonetheless, knowledge of Trump’s health was given by an outdated report dating back almost seven years, following a physical examination by his then physician. It was revealed that he managed high cholesterol, carried extra weight, and dealt with a minor skin disease called rosacea. Quite a mundane collection of ailments, one might suggest.
Ironically, little is known about the actual state of Harris’ health. In stark contrast to President Joe Biden whose physician regularly provides memos post routine check-ups, such information hasn’t been shared for the Vice President. Despite the White House publicizing her attendance at her annual physical in 2021, the results are worryingly kept under wraps for unknown reasons.
The White House felt obliged to inform the public that Harris contracted COVID-19 in April 2022, for which she was treated with a drug named Paxlovid. However, the lack of further detail or follow-up regarding long term implications or potential after-effects impacts the transparency they claim to operate under.
In switching to the offensive regarding Trump’s age and health, Harris and her allies are perhaps reminding the world of how Trump and the Republicans used Biden’s advanced age as an argument. This almost feels like an underhanded tactic, perhaps because Harris herself is almost two decades younger than Trump, causing one to wonder if this is an attempt to redirect attention from her own political inadequacies.
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