(The Hill) – CNN host Chris Wallace said questions about former President Trump’s physical condition, health and age weigh in Vice President Harris’ favor.
“The issues of mental and physical fitness to be president worked in Trump’s favor against Biden, and now they work very much in Harris’ favor against Trump,” Wallace said Friday. Ta.
If Trump, 78, wins the White House in November, he will become the oldest president in U.S. history. Meanwhile, Harris will celebrate his 60th birthday on Sunday.
Harris’ campaign has focused on Trump’s age, and the Democratic candidate has commented on recent interview cancellations.
The Democratic Party’s campaign posted a video of Harris on X, saying, “The campaign team recently stated that fatigue was the cause.” world. ”
In response to Wallace’s comments, Trump campaign spokesman Stephen Chan called Wallace a “ruthless loser” and labeled Trump “the strongest and most qualified candidate.” .
“President Trump has more energy and stamina than anyone in politics and is the wisest leader this country has ever seen,” Chung said in an email to The Hill. “Compare that to the stupidity and incompetence of Kamala Harris and the cognitively impaired Joe Biden.”
Wallace’s comments came after the former president cut off questions at a rally in Pennsylvania earlier this week, choosing instead to play his favorite song to the audience.
The pattern of President Trump’s speech content has changed over the years, with the Republican candidate using 32% more negative words than positive words, compared to 21% in 2016, according to a New York Times analysis. It is compared with %.
The same analysis found that Trump’s rally speeches, which typically lasted 45 minutes in 2016, now average 82 minutes. The Times also found that Trump uses 69 percent more swear words now than during his first two bids for the White House. Indicates potential cognitive changes or declines.
Harris’ campaign did not respond to The Hill’s request for comment.
