Donald Trump has recently revealed that he successfully passed another cognitive test following an MRI scan. Despite claims from several experts questioning the authenticity of his health reports, Trump confidently addressed these concerns on Wednesday, sharing how he’s passed yet another cognitive assessment.
For the past several months, Donald Trump’s health has been at the forefront of public discourse. He frequently criticized former President Joe Biden during both the 2020 and 2024 campaigns for being too old and plagued by health issues that he deemed unsuitable for a leader. However, Trump’s own health has come under the spotlight since he became the oldest president to take office earlier this year.
Earlier this year, Trump underwent an MRI scan, but he mentioned that he was unaware of which part of his body was being examined. This has led many doctors to voice concerns that the details of Trump’s health may not be fully disclosed to the public. Nonetheless, his physician assured that Trump was in “excellent health” after a routine check-up earlier this year.
Expert Shares Concerning Insights on Trump’s Health
In late November, Dr. John Gartner, a notable psychologist and former professor at Johns Hopkins, spoke on The Daily Beast Podcast. He suggested that Trump’s erratic behavior over recent years might indicate a personality disorder that’s exacerbated by dementia.
Dr. Gartner remarked, “When individuals develop dementia, they often become the absolute worst versions of themselves.” On the podcast, he further explained that Trump’s frequent verbal blunders, consistent confusion, and memory lapses are strong indicators of dementia. He argued that these issues might be escalating due to Trump’s potential “malignant narcissism.”
Dr. Gartner elaborated by saying, “Whatever personality problems people have, these often deteriorate and intensify into a more disorganized, aggressive, and confused version when dementia sets in.” He pointed to an incident on Veterans Day where Trump reportedly showed “psychomotor deterioration.” Gartner noted Trump’s apparent struggle with saluting.
“You can see he struggles to raise his hand for a salute,” stated Gartner during the podcast session. “His symptoms might be attributed to dementia or possibly even a stroke, perhaps even due to both. It appears that symptoms are manifesting predominantly on the right side of his body.”
Trump Responds to Health Speculations
The New York Times recently reported that Trump has notably reduced the number of public events and domestic travel compared to his first year in office. Trump’s response to negative reports and publicity is well-known, and on December 9, he took to Truth Social to address the conversations revolving around his health.
He unexpectedly revealed that he underwent a third cognitive test and confidently shared his results.
“There hasn’t been a President who has worked as tirelessly as I have! My hours are the longest, and my accomplishments are unmatched,” Trump expressed, adding that he fostered an “aura” that has led to “unprecedented respect for the United States across the globe.”
He shared details about undergoing “boring” medical exams at Walter Reed Medical Center.
“These evaluations were conducted and supervised by top doctors, all of whom gave me PERFECT Marks—some even mentioned they’ve never encountered such strong results. I undertake these tests because I owe it to our Country,” Trump explained.
Proud Moment: Cognitive Tests Passed
“In addition to the medical evaluations, I’ve accomplished what no other President has dared, by taking three separate Cognitive Examinations, the most recent just recently. I excelled in all three, with large groups of doctors and experts present, most of whom I don’t personally know,” he continued.
Trump defiantly concluded, “I’ll recognize when I’m slowing down, but it sure isn’t now!”
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