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Kamala Harris released a health summary from the White House physician, saying she “has the physical and mental resiliency necessary to successfully perform the duties of the presidency.”
In a summary released Saturday morning, the vice president’s physician, Joshua Simmons, wrote that the vice president is in “excellent health.”
Harris is disclosing her medical information in a challenge to Donald Trump, whose health and age have come under increasing scrutiny.
Chris Christie, a former Trump ally, has warned of Trump’s ability to carry out his duties, saying he has seen a “significant” decline in his mental health.
On Friday, President Trump doubled down on his anti-immigrant rhetoric at rallies in Reno, Nevada, and Aurora, Colorado, calling for the death penalty for immigrants who kill American citizens and saying he would enact the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Mike Coffman, the Republican mayor of Aurora, slammed the comments, insisting that neither the city nor the state “has been ‘hijacked,’ ‘invaded,’ or ‘occupied’ by immigrant gangs.”
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Harris was asked to list three “virtues” of Trump. she couldn’t do it
Vice President Kamala Harris couldn’t think of three good things about former President Donald Trump at a Univision town hall event Thursday night.
The Democratic presidential candidate laughed after hearing a question from the audience, then quickly shared the negative traits of President Trump that she doesn’t like.
Oliver O’ConnellOctober 12, 2024 16:00
What will happen to President Trump’s medical certificate?
After Kamala Harris’ office released her medical report this morning, her campaign said that recent media reports regarding Donald Trump’s health and mental acuity, as well as his health and medical history. He emphasized that the failure to provide information raises questions.
Trump, 78, was keen to question President Joe Biden’s health as the 81-year-old was seeking re-election. Since Harris replaced Biden, Trump’s own health has been in the spotlight.
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’re familiar with the rambling, nonsensical diversions of former presidents when giving campaign speeches or giving interviews, but this isn’t all well and good. Some observers say this shows that there is no such thing.
Last November, President Trump commemorated Biden’s birthday by releasing a letter from his doctor reporting that the former president was in “excellent physical and mental health.”
The letter, posted on Trump’s social media platforms, did not include details to support his claims, such as measurements or test results such as weight, blood pressure or cholesterol levels.
Oliver O’ConnellOctober 12, 2024 15:40
Comment: President Trump has a women’s problem. Does that include Melania?
Donald Trump has a women’s problem. We know that because that’s why he currently has a criminal record for paying hush money to Stormy Daniels. We know this after a New York jury found President Trump responsible for sexually abusing author E. Jean Carroll and awarded her tens of millions of dollars in damages.
And look at the polls. This could be the most gender-biased election ever, with women’s votes split sharply in favor of Kamala Harris and Trump joking, towel-banging and beer-swilling in the locker room. They are aiming for a “sibling vote” among frat boys who drink a lot. Oh, and young, macho, black, and Latino men too.
Harris has been gaining votes among women since Roe v. Wade, the seminal ruling that gave women the right to choose abortion, was overturned. And don’t forget: women vote in greater numbers than men, and there are far more women than men in the United States.
But I want to talk about one woman in particular: his wife, Melania Trump. And the question: Does he have issues with her too?
President Trump has issues with women, but does that include first lady Melania Trump?
Former first ladies have been wrongly portrayed as powerless women unable to shape their own destiny, writes John Sopel. Her vocal defense of abortion rights in her new memoir shows she could play an important role in elections, but is that what Donald wants?
Oliver O’ConnellOctober 12, 2024 15:20
Why is Mr. Harris’ medical report important?
The release of a medical report showing Kamala Harris is in “excellent health” and “has the physical and mental resilience” necessary to serve as president is the latest statement from her campaign. This is important because he wants to use it to draw a contrast with Republican Donald Trump. has released limited information about his health over the years.
They want to raise questions about his fitness for office, according to campaign aides who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive issue.
President Trump has released little information about his health, including that he was grazed in the ear by a bullet during an assassination attempt in July.
Oliver O’ConnellOctober 12, 2024 15:00
‘I know and believe she will win’: Stevie Wonder supports Kamala Harris
Oliver O’ConnellOctober 12, 2024 14:43
Read the full letter from Kamala Harris’ doctor
Rachel SharpOctober 12, 2024 14:28
DeSantis denies climate change is making hurricanes more powerful
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has denied that the climate crisis is making hurricanes more powerful, contrary to the opinion of scientists.
DeSantis said at a Thursday news conference following Hurricanes Milton and Helen that there was “precedent” for this huge destruction.
“There is historical precedent for these things,” DeSantis said. “It’s hurricane season. It’s going to be tropical.”
The governor said Milton hit Florida with a pressure of 950 millibars. The lower the pressure, the stronger the storm.
DeSantis’ comments are in stark contrast to scientists’ warnings that human-induced climate change has increased Milton’s rainfall by 20 to 30 percent and made its winds about 10 percent stronger.
ariana bioOctober 12, 2024 14:00
Harris shares medical report showing she has the ‘physical and mental resilience’ to be president
Kamala Harris releases health summary from White House physician, says she “has the physical and mental resiliency necessary to successfully carry out the duties of the presidency.” .
In a summary released Saturday morning, the vice president’s physician, Joshua Simmons, wrote that the vice president is in “excellent health.”
Harris is disclosing her medical information in a challenge to Donald Trump, whose health and age have come under increasing scrutiny.
Rachel SharpOctober 12, 2024 13:40
Roy Cohn: The ‘evil’ architect who mentored Donald Trump, seen on ‘The Apprentice’
Decades before Trump built his tower, New York’s powerful men unwittingly forged strong connections and carved a ruthless path into American social, political and legal strife. New film depicts Roy Cohn’s profound influence on America and its 45th president, writes Sheila Flynn
Roy Cohn: The ‘evil’ architect who mentored Donald Trump
Decades before Trump built his tower, New York’s powerful men unwittingly forged strong connections and carved a ruthless path into American social, political and legal strife. New film depicts Roy Cohn’s profound influence on America and its 45th president, writes Sheila Flynn
ariana bioOctober 12, 2024 13:00
President Trump’s mass deportation plan invokes a 226-year-old law used to detain Japanese Americans
President Donald Trump wants to immediately invoke a more than 200-year-old wartime law that gives presidents unilateral authority to send in federal law enforcement to round up and deport immigrants as soon as they take office. I’m thinking.
The former president spoke Friday from Aurora, Colorado, telling supporters he plans to reinstate the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. This would give the president unprecedented power to target foreign nationals for deportation based solely on their claims, without hearing or due process. Place of birth or nationality.
His “Operation Aurora” (named after the Colorado city he has denounced as a “war zone” for “immigration crime”) calls for “an elite force of ICE, Border Patrol, and federal law enforcement officers to be dispatched to… It is also planned to carry out searches, arrests and investigations. “Deport all illegal alien gang members until there is not one left in this country,” he said.
alex woodwardOctober 12, 2024 12:00