Kamala Harris mocked Donald Trump for cutting short a question-and-answer session at a campaign event to listen to music with the crowd for nearly 40 minutes. In response, Trump suggested that Harris was unqualified to be president due to her minor allergies and hives. However, he refused to release his own health records, which Harris and her running mate have questioned as they question his fitness for office. The event was initially billed as a town hall where Trump would take questions from the audience but was disrupted by medical emergencies in the crowd, leading Trump to stop the Q&A session and instead listen to music with the crowd for an extended period.
During the music-listening portion of the event, a variety of songs were played, including “Ave Maria,” ‘Y.M.C.A.”, and “November Rain.” Trump later described the event as “amazing” and claimed to be too busy campaigning to take time for medical exams, although he insisted that he had already provided flawless records that showed he was in perfect health. However, the Trump campaign has yet to release these records, only referring to notes from his personal physician and memos from a former White House physician.
Harris released her medical records, showing that she is in excellent health and capable of carrying out the duties of the presidency. Her medical history includes seasonal allergies and hives, but these issues have been managed with medication, and she has not experienced severe symptoms. Trump falsely claimed that her allergies were a “dangerous situation” and that she “suffers” from hives, questioning her ability to lead based on these conditions. Despite Harris’ doctor’s evaluation of her health, Trump attempted to paint her as unfit for office due to these minor medical issues.
Trump also criticized Harris for dodging an interview with “60 Minutes” and refusing to debate him a second time. However, he backed out of an interview with the same program before Harris’ segment aired. Trump claimed that his health was far superior to that of the four most recent presidents, including Harris, and insinuated that her medical conditions made her unfit for the presidency. Despite these claims, Harris has released her medical records, and her doctor has deemed her to be in excellent health.
As the campaign continued, Trump continued to attack Harris for her medical conditions and her refusal to release his own health records. He questioned whether she should be running for president based on these issues, further trying to undermine her candidacy. Trump insisted that his “report is perfect” and that he is too busy campaigning to take time for medical exams. The back-and-forth between the two candidates highlighted the importance of transparency and health when it comes to running for the highest office in the country.
