Trump boasts perfect cognitive test score amid health speculation.
The president added that doctors told him “very, very few people can ace that”. (REUTERS)
In a video clip being circulated on X, Trump spoke about his recent medical evaluation while responding to questions about his cardiac and cognitive health.
“They said I’m very healthy,” Trump said in the clip. “I do physicals because I just want, I think I have an obligation to do it. But I just came out with very, very good results.”
Trump also claimed he received a perfect score on a cognitive assessment administered during the examination. “I took a test, a cognitive test, and I got 100% on it,” he said. “I got, as the expression goes, I aced it.”
“You know, once you get past the first half of the questions, those questions get difficult,” Trump said. “I have a great memory. I have a good, look, so far so good.”
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Strange Truth Social posts fuel online chatter
Trump’s remarks about his health came as social media users dissected a series of unusual posts he shared Tuesday night on Truth Social.
Trump posted three different messages within roughly one minute. One featured an image of Trump speaking at a rally alongside the caption “the greatest attraction.” Another showed Trump posing with late singer Whitney Houston in 1980 with the caption “Whitney Houston and Future President Donald J. Trump.”
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The president has repeatedly mentioned his cognitive abilities over the years, often citing test performance and medical evaluations while pushing back against scrutiny surrounding his age.
Prakriti Deb is a journalist at Hindustan Times Digital, where she is part of the US Desk. She works on stories related to American politics, crime, sports, entertainment and weather. She particularly enjoys covering political developments that have global ripples. Through her work, she aims to break down complex events in a way that feels simple and understandable. Before joining The Hindustan Times, she worked with The Indian Express Digital, where she covered world affairs. She holds a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication with a specialisation in Journalism, along with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature. Outside the newsroom, Prakriti enjoys travelling and stepping out of her comfort zone. She finds her sense of being through storytelling in all its forms, including conversations, painting, theatre, dance and photography. She appreciates discussions that challenge her perspective and help her see the world a little differently.Read More
