WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris plans to release a report Saturday on her medical history and health, which a senior campaign official said would show that “she has the physical and mental resilience” needed to serve as president.
Harris’ advisers hope to use the moment to create a contrast Republican Donald Trumpwho has released only limited information about his health over the years, raising questions about his fitness to serve, the aide said.
Harris’ office did not go into detail about how thorough the report on her medical history would be. The aide, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter, said the report concludes that Harris “possesses the physical and mental resilience necessary to successfully carry out the duties of the presidency, including those as Chief Executive, Head of State and Commander in Chef.”
Trump, 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 asked questions President Joe Biden’s health as the 81-year-old president sought re-election. Since Biden was replaced on the ticket by Harris, who is 59, Trump’s own health has drawn more attention.
Last November, Trump celebrated Biden’s birthday by releasing a letter from his doctor who reported that the former president was in “excellent” physical and mental health.
The letter posted on Trump’s social media platform provided no details to support its claims – measurements such as weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, or the results of any tests.