Whether she likes it or not, Hillary Clinton’s health became a front and center issue after she abruptly left the 9/11 Memorial service on Sunday.

Citizen journalist Zdenek Gazda’s video sent alarm bells ringing all over the place.

Hillary Clinton 9/11 NYC pic.twitter.com/q9YnsjTxss

— Zdenek Gazda (@zgazda66) September 11, 2016

Particularly since it showed up right on the heels of Rick Leventhal’s Fox News report.

https://youtu.be/fKfHAt4WElM

Here’s what we know thus far. Keep in mind this is via the news media, many of whom are working very hard to make this a non-event, and the super awkward spin from the Clinton campaign.

• The press pool following Hillary that morning was kept purposefully in the dark.
• Over 90 minutes of complete radio silence from the Clinton campaign. Then it was announced that Hillary “overheated”
• Approximately three hours after she hunkers down at Chelsea’s apartment, Hillary emerges WITHOUT any security detail, hugs a little girl, and announces she’s feeling GREAT!
• Takes off for her Chappaqua home and the press pool is NOT allowed to join her. And then:

NEW: Hillary Clinton examined by doctor today, says she was dehydrated after being diagnosed with pneumonia on Fri. pic.twitter.com/0WlHTUf1uJ

— CNBC (@CNBC) September 11, 2016

Diagnosed on Friday??!! Did she tell Babs about her health before getting on stage and calling 1/2 of America “deplorable?”

Hillary’s own spin generates more questions than answers.

“It is something that has, uhh, occurred a few times over the course of my life…” Wow. So there is something going on. While the media, friends, fans, Hillary, and Bill want us to believe otherwise, her medical history IS a big deal.

• Hillary was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in the 1990’s
• Hillary had a concussion in 2013 and history of multiple blood clots
• Admits to FBI this August that due to concussion she needed more rest and can’t recall major national security information nor the many of the briefings she had in the months afterwards
• Has multiple coughing episodes, some major enough that even her friends can’t look away
• Refusal to voluntarily stay hydrated causing major tension among her staff
• Media, as Jodi points out here, selectively edits interview with Bill Clinton where he states she’s “frequently” had episodes like this

Here’s the problem, Hillary’s refusal to be forthcoming about the most recent events concerning her health show her continued unwillingness to be transparent on anything. Its a continuation of a pattern as Maureen Dowd outlines here (starting at the 27 min. mark) to Megyn Kelly

https://youtu.be/G22k-m2zzbs

Hillary, if you want to be President, perception matters. Your health is one of those things that you SHOULD be transparent on. Why?

1. France, one of our strongest allies since the American Revolution, has endured multiple terror attacks in the last year alone, as has our own country. Do you have the stamina to be there for America, France, and our other allies?
2. Major national disasters have happened recently. You’ve barely responded as a candidate, will you be able to show up if President?
3. Syria continues to implode and the supposed cease fire negotiated by Sec of State {{HUGS}} John Kerry has face planted spectacularly. Will you continue to hold your buddy Assad’s hand if you are President or will you be MIA due to some unknown possibly medical reason?
4. Iran just raked in billions of US cash and started building a new nuclear plant. Will you be present and fit enough to continue holding the hand of one of the biggest terror sponsors in the world?
5. Unemployment, massive government regulations, trillions in debt, Obamacare implosion including more fraud, major divisions among Americans, immigration, the Supreme Court, Russia, and more. Can you handle the schedule?

The above are just a few of the many high profile, high stress items that the next President will have to deal with. Hillary insists that her record makes her uber qualified to be President. Ok fine. However, given recent events we need to ask ourselves, is Hillary Clinton MEDICALLY qualified to handle the rigors and requirements she’d face as President? Its a legitimate question that should be asked repeatedly over the next few days and weeks.