Hillary Clinton may be in bed, but she's fine. That's what her campaign is stressing as she recovers in the wake of a scare at the 9/11 memorial Sunday and a revelation she has pneumonia. While expressing a get-well message, her Republican rival Donald Trump is also subtly raising questions about whether she's being forthright about her medical condition. Josh Robin reports.
Trump stumps while his rival rests, and tweets.
Like anyone who’s ever been home sick from work, I’m just anxious to get back out there. See you on the trail soon. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) September 12, 2016
If she really wants to relax, Hillary Clinton may want to avoid this video.
Her pneumonia had her appear to basically collapse Sunday afternoon.
The footage seems to perfectly illustrate Trump's accusations that Clinton lacks the hardiness to be commander in chief.
"She also lacks the mental and physical stamina," Trump said.
Wishing her well, Trump now says he wants her to get better, but is also suggesting something more sinister is afoot.
"She was coughing very, very badly a week ago," Trump said. "And even before that you'll remember. This wasn't the first time. So it's very interesting to see what is going on."
Clinton has been coughing recently, allergies, she says, and the pneumonia which was diagnosed Friday, when Clinton spoke in Manhattan.
Allies insist there is nothing to be worried about.
"I've just been on the campaign since July 22," said running mate Tim Kaine. "Hillary Clinton has been on the campaign trail for 18 months. Her energy staggers me. I have a hard time keeping up with her."
In a me-too moment, Senator Charles Schumer said Monday he had pneumonia recently also. But Clinton does seem to be seeing the results of overworking.
"What's obvious is she deserved more of a break than she was taking," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Both Clinton and Trump have released less medical information than previous candidates for the White House. Under pressure to be more transparent, both campaigns say now that additional records will be released in coming days.
Her diagnosis also was a secret before she collapsed. Her campaign says they could have done a better job Sunday.
It's also a matter of fact that Clinton's team has generally released far more information than her rival —medical, and tax related.
Still, fairly or not, charges of secrecy seem to stick more to Clinton.