Trump Claims Passing Third Cognitive Test Amid Health Speculation

Former U.S. President Donald Trump asserted he has successfully passed a third cognitive test, stating he requested the examination at Walter Reed military hospital and answered every question correctly. Trump, who turned 80 in June, is the oldest person to have held the U.S. presidency. He referenced the results of an examination conducted in late May, following his third such appointment in 13 months. After his last regular annual check-up, his physician had certified him in "excellent health."

Trump's comments came in response to a new book by New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, titled "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump." The book reportedly details concerns among some White House staff regarding Trump's age, stamina, and overall physical condition. Critics have often pointed to a lack of independently verifiable facts in official health reports, which they argue tend to be overly positive.

Questions about Trump's fitness have been fueled by observations such as bruising on his right hand, swelling in his ankles, and instances of sleepiness during official events. His team attributed the bruising to frequent handshaking and blood-thinning medication, while the swelling was explained as a result of chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition in older adults. The regular disclosure of presidential health information in the U.S. has become a customary practice, though not legally mandated, reflecting public interest in the leader's well-being. Concerns about the cognitive abilities of older politicians, including President Joe Biden, have been a recurring theme in Washington.

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I asked for another cognition test, the only president to do so, three times, and I have aced them all – answered every question correctly.