The vice president of the United States and the candidate of the Democrats in the presidential elections of November 5, Kamala Harris, published yesterday Saturday the evaluation of her doctor, who certifies that she is in good health and that she is able to fulfill her duties in the White House, attempting a juxtaposition with her Republican opponent, Donald Trump.

In the evaluation released by the White House, Dr. Joshua Simmons says that Harris’ most recent medical tests, in April, were completely normal with nothing remarkable. The vice president’s doctor points out that Kamala Harris is active in her daily life and follows a “very healthy diet” despite her heavy schedule, exhibits seasonal allergies and occasional rashes, does not smoke and consumes alcohol in moderation.

“He has the physical and mental endurance required to successfully carry out the duties of the presidency,” adds Dr. Simmons.

Harris, 59, faces Trump, 78, in next month’s presidential election. She released her medical records on Saturday in an effort to draw voters’ attention to the Republican nominee’s refusal to do the same, according to an aide.

Harris said Trump’s reluctance to release details of his own medical tests demonstrates a lack of transparency. “I think it’s clear that his staff, at least, doesn’t want the American people to know everything about who he is,” the Democratic presidential nominee told reporters before leaving for North Carolina. .

Trump had voluntarily released briefings from his personal physician, as well as detailed reports from Dr. Ronny Jackson, who treated him after the first assassination attempt, Stephen Chung, the Republican campaign communications director, said in a statement. tycoon. “They all document that his state of health is excellent” for him to rule, adds Chung.

Harris’ staff has indicated that it wanted to highlight the Republican former president’s advanced age since becoming the oldest presidential candidate in US history. Outgoing President Joe Biden, 81, withdrew from the election race after his disappointing performance in a teleconference with Trump.

Ahead of an ambiguous election contest, Harris’ staff believes that highlighting the Democratic nominee’s age advantage and intellectual acuity over Trump, combined with the lack of transparency she attributes to the Republican mogul, will help convince undecided voters that she is the most suitable for the presidential office.

A White House physician had said in 2018 that the then US president was generally in excellent condition, but needed to lose weight and start exercising on a daily basis.

Dr. Simmons also reported that Harris’ allergies had been adequately treated with medication. Urticaria or rashes were “sporadic and transient, did not appear to be caused by a specific vulnerability, nor were they associated with other symptoms” and were well managed with antihistamine therapy, he said.

For the past three years, Harris has been undergoing allergen immunotherapy, dramatically improving her allergy and hives symptoms, leaving her without medication beyond the occasional nasal spray, notes Dr. Joshua Simmons.

Kamala Harris wears contact lenses. Her mother’s colon cancer stands out from her family history. She does not fail to undergo preventive medical examinations, such as colonoscopy and annual mammograms, points out the doctor of the vice president of the USA.