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Donald Trump Discusses Acing Cognitive Test at Walter Reed

PBS NewsHourDecember 2, 20253 min7,339 views
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Cognitive Test Performance

  • 🎯 Donald Trump stated he "aced" a cognitive test during a physical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
  • πŸ’‘ He claimed to have answered every question correctly, describing them as difficult and something "99% of the people" from the "fake news" would not do well on.
  • 🧠 Trump asserted he is a "very smart person" and not "a stupid person."

Media and Health Focus

  • ⚠️ Trump expressed frustration that news organizations focus on his health rather than his accomplishments, contrasting this with coverage of other politicians.
  • πŸ—£οΈ He criticized the media for questioning his health when he holds frequent news conferences, while overlooking periods where other leaders, like Biden, did not.
  • πŸ“ˆ Trump believes he is "sharper than I was 25 years ago."

Cognitive Test Context

  • πŸ₯ The cognitive test was offered during his physical at Walter Reed, a military hospital.
  • ❓ Trump questioned why he should take the test, noting that no previous president had agreed to one.
  • 🧐 He agreed to take the test despite its difficulty, stating there was "no reason to do it" but he would do it.
  • βœ… The doctor confirmed he "aced" the test, getting all questions right.
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