Kamala Harris shines amidst health concerns shadowing Trump
The White House has released a comprehensive report on the health of the U.S. presidential candidate, 59-year-old Kamala Harris. According to the AFP and AP agencies, this move might aim to highlight the fact that 78-year-old Donald Trump has not yet presented similar information.
According to the report, Kamala Harris, examined by U.S. Army Colonel Dr. Joshua Simmons, is in "excellent health," which confirms her adequate mental resilience and physical fitness to hold the office of President.
"The New York Times," citing AFP and AP, notes that in light of Trump's omission of a health report, the public is increasingly focusing on the candidates' physical and mental conditions. Harris's comments suggest an attempt to leverage the issue of her opponents' aging.
Is Trump too old to be president?
AFP, however, observes that, according to the latest surveys, voters do not consider the health condition of the candidates a critical factor.
Nonetheless, in a Gallup survey published on Thursday, 41 percent of respondents said they believe "the former president is too old" to serve again. The current scenario, however, underscores the continuing significance of age as a component of politicians' public image.
It is noted that following President Biden's recent decision not to seek re-election, there has been heightened public reflection on the age and condition of the candidates, particularly Donald Trump. The presidential elections are approaching fast. Trump, who would be 78 years and 219 days old on the day of a potential inauguration, would become the oldest U.S. president if he wins the November elections.
Former president's speeches under scrutiny
According to Reuters, Trump's refusal to provide a complete health report despite increasing questions about his physical and mental state contributes to speculation in the media and business circles. At a press conference in Washington, heads of large companies were surprised at how 'meandering' his statements were, reports Bloomberg. Media commentary also stressed that during meetings, Trump "does not stick to a single train of thought for long."
In the election campaign, Harris and other prominent figures in the Democratic Party may attempt to capitalize on skepticism regarding Trump's health. Democrats highlight that the former president's speeches "have grown darker, harsher, longer, angrier, less focused, more profane and increasingly fixated on the past," as described in articles by The New York Times.
