Overview
- Trump posted on Jan. 2 that White House doctors reported he is in perfect health and that he aced a cognitive exam for a third time, while urging mandatory cognitive tests for presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
- It remains unclear whether the latest boast refers to a new assessment or repeats his December claim of having taken three such tests.
- Pulmonologist Dr. Vin Gupta said Trump’s description aligns with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a screening tool used when doctors are concerned about mild cognitive impairment or early dementia, and that frequent testing can signal clinical concern.
- White House physician Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella said October’s “advanced imaging” was a CT scan performed to rule out cardiovascular issues, and he reported normal results with no abnormalities.
- Trump told the Wall Street Journal his visible hand bruising stems from taking more aspirin than advised, as allies frame questions about his age and stamina as political while critics say transparency remains insufficient.