Kamala Harris takes aim at ‘exhausted’ Donald Trump after he cancels string of interviews
The Democrat is hoping to put a spotlight on her Republican rival’s energy level, health and fitness for the job of US president
Harris told reporters that Trump was “unfit”, “unstable” and “a danger to our democracy” ahead of an afternoon rally. But she appeared to touch a nerve with her Republican rival when she mentioned a report that Trump was “exhausted”.
“Being president of the United States is probably one of the hardest jobs in the world and we really do need to ask, if he’s exhausted on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?” jabbed Harris, who has been on the road campaigning since Monday and will not return to Washington until sometime next week.
Harris’ attack comes as she seeks to raise doubts about Trump’s health over the final days of the campaign.
Trump, at 78, would be the oldest person in US to become the president if he wins. But he has refused to release his medical records or other health details, breaking decades of tradition in presidential politics.
Trump, who has been campaigning at a breakneck pace as well, fired back later in the day when asked by reporters about Harris’ comment.