Fact Checker: Trump’s claim that Clinton lacks the ‘physical stamina’ to be president
By Glenn Kessler August 18 at 3:00 AM
To defeat crime and radical Islamic terrorism in our country, to win trade in our country, you need tremendous physical and mental strength and stamina. Hillary Clinton doesnt have that strength and stamina.
Donald Trump, speech in West Bend, Wis., Aug. 16, 2016
Importantly, she also lacks the mental and physical stamina to take on ISIS.
Trump, speech in Youngstown, Ohio, Aug. 15, 2016
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The Pinocchio Test
Given Trumps poor track record with the facts, it should be little surprise that, through innuendo, he is trying to surface debunked Internet rumors from the fringes of the right. But these are also half-baked, ridiculous and easily disproved, making it especially shocking that he would try to highlight them in prepared speeches.
Both major-party candidates have issued letters from their doctors attesting to their health. Both could clearly do more, especially given the standard set by McCain eight years ago. But in the absence of additional information, theres little reason for a major-party nominee such as Trump to traffic in rumors and innuendo.
Trump has claimed twice, without proof, that Clinton lacks the physical and mental stamina to be president. In the absence of any evidence, he earns Four Pinocchios.
Four Pinocchios
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