Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton abruptly left the 9/11 memorial ceremony Sunday morning because she felt "overheated," her camp said.
Questions about Clinton's health arose after a Fox News reporter said Clinton suffered an apparent "medical episode" during the service in Manhattan. The reporter, citing a law enforcement source, said Clinton appeared to faint while leaving the ceremony earlier than expected. Security helped her into a van, the reporter said.
Clinton's camp said in a statement the candidate felt "overheated" and went to her daughter Chelsea Clinton's Flatiron District apartment.
The statement said Clinton is feeling "much better."
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A video from a Twitter user appeared to show Clinton nearly collapsing while leaving the event.
The 20-second clip shows Clinton's knees buckling as she steps toward a van. She appears to fall to the ground as security detail help her into the vehicle.
Clinton left her daughter's apartment around 11:45 a.m., walking out without assistance and yelling, "It's a beautiful day in New York!"
Clinton smiled and waved to reporters, but ignored all questions before hopping into a van and leaving.
Reps for Clinton did not immediately return messages from the Daily News.
Clinton was pictured standing near New York City Mayor de Blasio at the service. A de Blasio rep told The News the mayor did not witness any medical episode.
The incident follows months of rumors from GOP rivals about Clinton's supposed health problems.
The Clinton camp has denied that she has any medical issues.
She released a letter from her personal physician in July 2015, three months after announcing her second White House bid.
The letter said Clinton takes blood thinners for hypothyroidism, a thyroid disorder, but is otherwise "in excellent physical condition and fit to serve as President of the United States."
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Questions about Clinton's health arose after a Fox News reporter said Clinton suffered an apparent "medical episode" during the service in Manhattan. The reporter, citing a law enforcement source, said Clinton appeared to faint while leaving the ceremony earlier than expected. Security helped her into a van, the reporter said.
Clinton's camp said in a statement the candidate felt "overheated" and went to her daughter Chelsea Clinton's Flatiron District apartment.
The statement said Clinton is feeling "much better."
Doctors' orders: Time for a Trump and Clinton health exam
A video from a Twitter user appeared to show Clinton nearly collapsing while leaving the event.
The 20-second clip shows Clinton's knees buckling as she steps toward a van. She appears to fall to the ground as security detail help her into the vehicle.
Clinton left her daughter's apartment around 11:45 a.m., walking out without assistance and yelling, "It's a beautiful day in New York!"
Clinton smiled and waved to reporters, but ignored all questions before hopping into a van and leaving.
Reps for Clinton did not immediately return messages from the Daily News.
Clinton was pictured standing near New York City Mayor de Blasio at the service. A de Blasio rep told The News the mayor did not witness any medical episode.
The incident follows months of rumors from GOP rivals about Clinton's supposed health problems.
The Clinton camp has denied that she has any medical issues.
She released a letter from her personal physician in July 2015, three months after announcing her second White House bid.
The letter said Clinton takes blood thinners for hypothyroidism, a thyroid disorder, but is otherwise "in excellent physical condition and fit to serve as President of the United States."
read more
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