NBC News' Kristen Welker asked House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday in an interview on “Meet the Press” about whether former President Trump's cholesterol levels should be made public.
“You know he's not releasing his medical records. We don't want to know his cholesterol levels and stuff like that, are we dealing with issues that we don't know if he's going to be commander in chief? And he also said he would release cognitive tests,” Welker asked.
The White House released Vice President Kamala Harris' medical records on Saturday after the latter urged Trump to do the same.
“Kristen, hear the question!” When the NBC News host asked again, “Should we publish it?” Johnson responded:
NBC's Kristen Welker pressed House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday about whether President Donald Trump should release his cholesterol levels. (Screenshot/NBC)
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“Kristen, the American people don't care about Donald Trump's cholesterol levels. They don't care about their living expenses and their grocery bills because Kamala Harris and Joe Biden's policies put them in that situation. I'm concerned about the fact that I can't pay. The medical records say that's irrelevant,” Johnson replied.
Mr Johnson insisted he would discuss more important issues.
“Let's talk about what the American people care about. That's why Donald Trump is soaring in the polls because he's doing it 24 hours a day, on stage and in interviews. And Kamala… Mr. Harris has done nothing.”
Prime Minister Johnson opened the debate by saying that President Trump's health is “emerging.”
Former Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses supporters during a campaign event at Saginaw Valley State University on October 3, 2024 in Saginaw, Michigan. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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President Biden withdrew from the 2024 campaign following pressure from Democrats over his mental stamina and ability to win after his June debate with President Trump.
Reports say Harris' advisers will focus on Trump's health and mental acuity, as the 78-year-old Republican candidate will be the oldest president at the end of a potential second term. , reportedly encouraged his office to release her medical history and health information. Senior aide.
In an interview with CBS News in August, President Trump said he would be “willing” to release his medical records, noting at the time that he had received a “perfect score” on a recent medical exam. He hasn't done that yet.
FOX News' Chris Pandolfo contributed to this report.
