By Matt Underwood Trump’s insistence that he “aced” his third cognitive exam is raising eyebrows, and for good reason. It’s not every day that someone, especially someone claiming to be in “perfect” health, boasts about taking multiple cognitive tests within a relatively short timeframe. The very fact that he’s taken these tests, let alone three of them, suggests that something’s being monitored, and it’s certainly not a routine check-up for a perfectly healthy individual.
The consensus seems to be that repeated cognitive exams aren’t a sign of robust mental well-being. Quite the opposite, actually. The primary purpose of such tests is to track potential cognitive decline. It’s about monitoring changes, not necessarily about “acing” a quiz. In other words, if everything was truly fine and dandy, the tests wouldn’t be happening in the first place, or at least, they wouldn’t be a source of boasting. It’s a bit like a doctor repeatedly taking your temperature, only to say, “Yep, still running a fever, but you’re ‘acing’ the temperature check!”
The language used around these tests is also telling. “Acing” a cognitive test isn’t really a thing. These aren’t like standardized exams where you get a score; they’re diagnostic tools. The focus isn’t necessarily on getting every answer correct; it’s about the patterns and the changes observed over time. So, to declare oneself as having “aced” the test, particularly when repeating it, is, in the eyes of many, missing the point entirely.
It’s natural to wonder why these tests are happening so frequently. Some have speculated that they’re perhaps monitoring a pre-existing condition, or perhaps even a decline that’s already underway. This raises concerns about transparency and the true state of his health. If the claim is “perfect health,” then the need for repeated cognitive assessments becomes even more questionable, leading people to believe something is being hidden or downplayed.
The fact that these tests are being administered and, apparently, results are being shared with the public, only amplifies the concerns. It’s a bit like the old adage: if you have to tell everyone how smart you are, you probably aren’t. In this case, if you’re constantly telling people how well you did on a cognitive test, it might be an indication that something more is going on, and the focus is on portraying a false image of well-being.
There’s a prevailing sense that the situation is far from what’s being presented. The public might perceive someone who consistently boasts about cognitive tests as not fully understanding the situation, potentially being misled or simply out of touch with reality. This, of course, isn’t a new phenomenon.
The irony of the situation isn’t lost on many. The tests themselves, as some have humorously pointed out, include some rather basic tasks. The fact that passing these basic tests is now being presented as a sign of exceptional cognitive ability only further underscores the overall strangeness.
The bigger picture raises serious questions. It’s easy to see why so many would question the true state of affairs. While the tests themselves might not be overly complex, the very fact of their repeated administration, coupled with the way they’re being discussed, paints a picture that doesn’t necessarily align with the narrative of “perfect” health. So, while he proclaims success, the underlying questions about his health and cognitive ability linger and will continue to do so as long as these tests are being administered, and as long as they are being presented in this manner.