The Democratic candidate for president of United States, Kamala Harrisintensified his criticism towards Donald Trump, by accusing him of refusing to publish his medical recordsan act that he considers essential for transparency in the electoral contest. This issue is particularly relevant given that, if the republican candidate wins, he would be the oldest president to take office in the history of USA.
In August, the former president declared CBS News that he would “gladly” make his medical records public, but with less than a month before the election, that promise remains unfulfilled. The lack of disclosure generated questions, especially after the constant criticism that the former president directed at the current president, Joe Bidenabout your health and mental agility.
The Democratic candidate, for her part, published her medical report in a clear attempt to pressure her rival. Said report, signed by your doctor Joshua Simmons, affirms that the vice president is in “excellent health,” both physically and mentally, and completely fit to assume the presidency.
At 78 years old, the magnate is the oldest presidential candidate in history. This factor led many to wonder if their physical and mental state is adequate. Although the Republican’s campaign shared medical statements stating that his health is “excellent,” these come from old reports, the last one from almost a year ago, and they do not include recent details.
The current vice president stressed the importance of voters having full access to the health of both candidates. “It is evident that the team Trump “He doesn’t want the American people to see his true state of health, which raises serious questions about his ability to lead the country,” the Democrat declared at a recent rally.
The lack of transparency of the former republican president Regarding their health, it became a crucial issue of the campaign, especially in a context where both the age and physical resistance of the candidates are factors of interest to voters. Harris complied with the historical norm by publishing his medical report, while the unfulfilled promise of Trump generates uncertainty.
Court decision boosts bets about elections
A court decision in the United States has allowed millions of dollars to be allocated to bets on the presidential elections, in a context of intense competition between Kamala Harris y Donald Trump. Since legal authorization on October 2, the firm Interactive Brokers recorded a volume of “contracts” in favor of Harris that ranges between 48% and 50%.
With the elections scheduled for November 5, this decision comes after a Washington court ruling that allows Kalshi, a startup focused on political betting, to raise funds while regulatory appeals continue. In a few days, more than 6.3 million dollars were bet exclusively on the race Harris-Trump, with users also betting on control of the Congress.
However, the expansion of electoral betting generates criticism, especially in a climate of polarization and misinformation. Despite the risks, advocates of these markets argue that they offer a more accurate alternative to traditional surveys. With the future of these bets still uncertain, it is anticipated that they will continue operating during the election.