Senator Kamala Harris, a Democratic presidential candidate, is putting pressure on President Donald Trump to release his medical records. Harris has been vocal about the need for transparency when it comes to the health of those seeking the highest office in the land.
In recent weeks, concerns have been raised about President Trump’s health after he made an unscheduled visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The White House stated that the visit was part of the president’s annual physical exam, but many have questioned the timing and lack of transparency surrounding the visit.
Harris has been quick to point out that past presidents, including Barack Obama and George W. Bush, have released their medical records to the public. She believes that the American people have a right to know about the health of their leaders, especially when they are seeking reelection.
“Transparency is key when it comes to the health of our leaders,” Harris said in a recent interview. “The American people deserve to know if their president is fit to serve, and that includes knowing about any potential health issues that may affect their ability to lead.”
Harris has also been critical of President Trump’s overall health, questioning his diet and exercise habits. She has called on him to release his full medical records, including any past medical conditions or treatments he may have received.
The pressure from Harris comes at a time when the issue of presidential health is in the spotlight. With the 2020 election fast approaching, voters are increasingly concerned about the physical and mental fitness of the candidates seeking to lead the country.
President Trump has yet to respond to Harris’s calls for transparency regarding his medical records. However, the issue is likely to remain a topic of conversation as the campaign season heats up.
In the end, it is up to President Trump to decide whether or not he will release his medical records. But as Harris and others have pointed out, transparency and openness when it comes to the health of our leaders is essential for a functioning democracy. Voters deserve to know that their elected officials are fit to serve, and that includes knowing about any potential health issues that may impact their ability to lead.