US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has been treated for pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs.
On Sunday she appeared to faint at an event marking the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York.
Her plans for this week have been cancelled to allow her to recover.
Why is this big news?
Being US President, running one of the biggest countries in the world, is no easy task. It involves long hours, lots of travelling, and making very important decisions.
And in November, America will be voting to elect a new leader to take over from President Obama.
One of the two main candidates for that position is Hillary Clinton.
Americans expect the President to be healthy and fit – able to cope with the demands of such a job.
So, if one of the main candidates isn’t well enough to work, some voters might think it could affect their ability to be president.
These worries could help the other candidate for President, Donald Trump.
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Why would this happen at the 911 memorial
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That’s very bad news
Very bad hope she gets better!
wow sounds pretty painful. no offence I don’t want to vote for Donald trump hope she gets better
This isn’t good because if Hillary Clinton drops out of the presidential campaign then Donald Trump pretty much has it in the bag
No! I don’t want Trump to win!
Oh no I hope she gets better so trump does not get to be presidant!
Bad without her we won’t beat donald trump ?
so sad
thats so sad i hope she gets better so she can win 🙁
Oh that’s bad news
gooo Hilary
go Hillary