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Firstpost02-01-2026, 19:47

Trump Claims "Perfect Health," Aced Cognitive Test Amid Scrutiny

  • Donald Trump asserts "perfect health" and claims to have aced a cognitive test for the third time, responding to recent scrutiny over his fitness for office.
  • He posted on Truth Social that White House doctors declared him healthy and he scored 100% on the test.
  • Trump advocates for mandatory "strong, meaningful and proven" cognitive examinations for presidential and VP candidates, criticizing "stupid or incompetent people."
  • He addressed health concerns in a Wall Street Journal interview, attributing hand bruises to daily 325mg aspirin use and clarifying an MRI was a CT scan.
  • Trump denied falling asleep in meetings, stating he was "relaxing" or caught mid-blink, amidst growing questions about his vigor since returning to office.

Why It Matters: Trump defends his health and mental fitness, calling for mandatory cognitive tests for all candidates.

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