By John Q. Hosedrinker 
President Donald Trump recently boasted on Truth Social about taking and “acing” three Montreal Cognitive Assessments, a test designed to screen for cognitive impairment, and challenged others to take the test as well. Trump first took the test in 2018, scoring perfectly, with subsequent tests occurring during his second term. While Trump has repeatedly stated his results prove he is in good health, concerns about his cognitive state have been raised by medical professionals and family members, including discussions of clinical signs of dementia. Trump further claimed that the media reporting on his health was “treasonous”.
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Trump, 79, Boasts About Taking Three Separate Dementia Tests, and it’s a bit of a head-scratcher, isn’t it? The news that he’s bragging about undergoing three separate cognitive assessments, specifically designed to detect early signs of dementia or cognitive impairment, raises some eyebrows, to say the least. It’s definitely not the kind of accomplishment one typically boasts about, especially when vying for the highest office in the land. It’s like saying, “Hey, look at me, I’ve had more doctor visits than anyone else!” It doesn’t exactly scream robust health.
The fact that he’s repeatedly taken these tests, as he readily admits in his public statements, is the core of the matter here. Why would someone who’s supposedly in peak mental condition, the bestest in the world, need to undergo such testing, and on multiple occasions? The implication is clear, if unintentional: there’s a reason for these tests. In a way, it’s akin to how a doctor might run multiple tests to track the progression of a condition. So, why would you need to keep retesting if you are doing so well? This isn’t a bragging point; it’s a potential red flag, a sign that something might be amiss.
It’s also worth noting that the tests themselves are designed to identify cognitive decline. They’re not just random assessments for anyone and everyone. They are specific tools used when there’s a suspicion of an issue. The idea is simple: if you’re not suspected of having dementia, you don’t take the test. A seemingly healthy individual wouldn’t willingly sign up for this kind of scrutiny. He states he passed them all, but why does he need to take them repeatedly?
The whole narrative is a bit confusing. He mentions “acing” these exams, but the frequency with which he’s taken them suggests a different story. If he consistently scores well, why the need for multiple attempts? Could it be that the tests are being used to track a potential decline? Maybe he’s trying the “fake it till you make it” strategy, or in this case, “ace it till you can’t.” It creates a situation where the more he talks about the tests, the more concerning it becomes. It is likely that they are tracking his cognitive health, potentially due to real-world concerns.
Consider the other side of this situation. If someone’s father had a serious accident and then needed to undergo cognitive tests, a person’s initial thought may be that they need to make sure he’s okay. It’s a tool doctors use to check for cognitive impairment, and any follow-up tests would be a way to track recovery or potential decline. The same is true with his cognitive exams, the simple fact that there have been three should raise major questions.
The entire episode does seem a bit bizarre. A healthy individual, in their right mind, wouldn’t draw attention to something like this. The fact that the tests are mentioned so frequently, and with such emphasis on “acing” them, seems like an attempt to deflect from the underlying issue. It’s almost as if he’s trying to convince himself, as well as the public, that everything is fine. But it is not a flex, and he doesn’t seem to realize this.
And honestly, there is real concern regarding national security with a president who potentially has declining mental acuity. The ability to make sound decisions and handle complex situations is paramount. And with the potential for war and other events requiring rapid decision-making, it does raise serious questions. To have someone in such a position be perceived as “addled” is a scary proposition.
There is also the question of the medications he is taking. Some side effects can mimic dementia symptoms, and that could also be tracked. There are many reasons someone’s health would need to be tracked. But the fact remains: Trump’s boast about these tests is more revealing than he realizes. It suggests something is wrong.
It also highlights the importance of mental fitness in leadership. It highlights why it’s not a flex to mention all the medical testing. It’s a reminder that we all have to assess our health, in ways that make sense. It’s easy to joke, but the stakes here are significant. The leader of the free world should have a functioning brain. The truth is, people who aren’t suspected of having dementia do not take these tests.