Schumer was standing next to Clinton during the 9/11 memorial service on Sunday morning when she had to make an emergency exit, feeling “overheated” and on the verge of fainting.
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The Democratic presidential hopeful said she became dizzy and stumbled on her way out of the ceremony in NY on Sunday, but said she not lose consciousness.
If nothing else, the video of Clinton almost collapsing, which likely will be viewed countless times over the next two months, will give more ammunition to critics who question her overall health. “And obviously that didn’t work out so well”.
Her spokesperson initially said she had become overheated and dehydrated but later confirmed the pneumonia diagnosis. The diagnosis was not made public until Sunday.
As she came out of the apartment shortly before noon, Clinton said, “I’m feeling great”.
Late on Sunday evening, she cancelled a California campaign trip scheduled for early this week. Trump, 70, has said only he is in excellent health. But like a lot of people I just thought I could keep going forward and power through it.
“Clinton and Trump’s first debate will be at Hofstra University September 26”.
Mr Trump has only release a short letter on his health from his personal doctor, who said he “will be the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency”. He said it would include, in his words, “very, very specific numbers”.
He has raised questions about her stamina, mirroring a strategy used during the Republican primary campaign when he derided rival Jeb Bush as a “low-energy” candidate.
Trump had previously raised the issue of Clinton’s recurring cough and last month called on her to release her medical records. He has accused Clinton of not having the energy and stamina it takes to be president. Her husband, former president Bill Clinton, is instead headlining some of her events. However, they have not provided any evidence to support the claim.
“I’m surprised the candidates don’t get sicker than they do”, Pikes Peak Dems Executive Director Liz Hershberger said.
In December 2012, Mrs Clinton suffered a concussion and shortly after had a blood clot.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Meanwhile, Republican Donald Trump was restrained in his reaction.
The staff at VOA News wrote this story.
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Mrs Clinton’s campaign acknowledged that it mishandled the health scare that revived concerns about a tendency toward secrecy that has dogged her run for the White House.
