President Donald Trump declared Friday that he passed another cognitive test with a perfect score, brushing off renewed speculation about his health and mental sharpness. Posting to Truth Social, Trump wrote that White House doctors told him he is in “PERFECT HEALTH” and that he “ACED” his latest cognitive examination — the third time he says he’s achieved a perfect score.
“Meaning, was correct on 100% of the questions asked!” Trump added. “Something which no other President, or previous Vice President, was willing to take.”
His comments follow a Wall Street Journal interview in which Trump, now approaching 80, acknowledged several recent health-related incidents, including visible bruising on his hands, which he said was caused by taking a higher dose of aspirin than doctors recommend.
“They’d rather have me take the smaller one,” Trump explained, “but I take the larger one… I’m a little superstitious.” He added, “I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart. Does that make sense?”
The Journal also reported on multiple occasions where Trump’s hands bled after minor incidents, such as a high-five from Attorney General Pam Bondi during the 2024 Republican National Convention. Aides confirmed that Trump uses quick-dry makeup to cover bruises or cuts when needed.
In July, Dr. Sean Barbabella revealed that Trump had chronic venous insufficiency — a common condition in older adults that causes leg swelling. Trump said the swelling has subsided as he’s made an effort to walk around more often instead of sitting at his desk for long periods.
Barbabella also confirmed that Trump had a CT scan in October to check for cardiovascular issues. The scan came back clear. Trump had previously referred to the procedure as an MRI, but corrected himself in the interview, stating it was “less than that.”
Another incident drawing scrutiny came last month, when the president appeared to doze off during a Cabinet meeting. Trump denied that he fell asleep, saying, “Sometimes they’ll take a picture of me blinking, blinking, and they’ll catch me with the blink.” He added that he occasionally closes his eyes to relax, but is not sleeping.
Trump has long maintained a highly unusual sleep schedule, often sleeping just four or five hours per night. He’s known for posting on Truth Social or making early-morning phone calls to aides and advisors.
“I’ve never been a big sleeper,” he told the Journal. “And I don’t exercise much — I find it boring.”
Despite these admissions, Trump credited his enduring stamina and health to his “very good genetics.” He also renewed his call for mandatory cognitive exams for all presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
“I strongly believe that anyone running for President, or Vice President, should be mandatorily forced to take a strong, meaningful, and proven Cognitive Examination,” Trump said. “Our great Country cannot be run by ‘STUPID’ or INCOMPETENT PEOPLE!”
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