More than 230 health care professionals, including doctors and nurses, have called on former President Donald Trump to release his medical records. Their request follows Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent disclosure of her health information.
In an open letter dated October 13, first reported by CBS News, the health professionals raise concerns about Trump’s advanced age, as he is 78, and urge transparency regarding his health. They argue that as the Republican nominee, Trump should be open about his medical history.
The letter references an August 20 statement by Trump, in which he said he would “very gladly” release his medical records. However, 55 days later, no such records have been disclosed. The letter expresses concern about his fitness for office, noting that public appearances have raised doubts about his mental acuity.
The signatories, many of whom support Harris for president, suggest that Trump’s public behavior—described as “rambling,” “meandering,” and “crudely lashing out”—may indicate cognitive issues associated with aging. They emphasize the importance of the public having confidence in the mental and physical capacity of elected officials. “Trump ought to be going above and beyond to provide transparency on his health,” the letter says.
The letter was released as Harris pressed Trump to reveal his health information. On Saturday, the White House issued a “Healthcare Statement,” confirming Harris’ “excellent health.” Her doctor also noted that she had her annual physical exam in April.
Trump released his medical records during his 2016 campaign and continued to do so during his presidency. In August, he promised to release updated medical records ahead of the 2024 election, but he has yet to fulfill that promise.
During a Monday interview on the Roland Martin podcast, Harris criticized Trump for not releasing his medical records. She also pointed out that he had declined to participate in a second debate and had refused an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes,” a traditional practice for presidential candidates. Harris suggested these decisions may be due to concerns about Trump’s fitness for office.
The Trump campaign responded by highlighting several instances in which Trump had voluntarily released health updates, including results from a July screening by Dr. Ronny Jackson, a former White House physician. Trump’s campaign spokesman, Steven Cheung, defended Trump’s health, stating that all medical assessments had concluded that Trump is “in perfect and excellent health” to serve as Commander in Chief. Cheung also argued that Trump’s campaign schedule, which is “unlike any other in political history,” demonstrates his stamina, contrasting it with Harris’ less demanding schedule.
Trump himself responded to Harris’ health disclosure on social media, calling it “really bad” and raising questions about her fitness for the presidency. He added, “MY REPORT IS PERFECT – NO PROBLEMS!!!”
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