Donald Trump’s Latest Cognitive Test Claims
Donald Trump has once again taken to the stage to discuss his cognitive tests, a topic he frequently brings up during public appearances. During a speech at Florida’s The Villages retirement community on Friday, May 1, the former president, who is now 79 years old, veered off-topic from discussions about Social Security benefits and federal taxes to talk about his mental status.
Trump explained his recent cognitive test, which he claims is quite challenging. He suggested that former President Barack Obama would not have passed it and said Joe Biden “could not pass it either.” According to Trump, the test starts with simple questions but becomes increasingly difficult towards the end.
“I don’t think [Barack] Obama could pass it,” he said. “[Joe] Biden? Give me a break. You know, the first question’s very easy. It’s a lion, a giraffe, a bear, and a shark. They say, ‘Which one is the bear?’ And everybody says ohhh – 30 questions. Very standard, very standard test, but very tough around those last 10 questions.”
Trump claimed that the results of the test led a physician to call him “a mad genius.” He continued to describe the exam, stating that the questions were “tough” to crack.
“They say, ‘Take a number, any number.’ Ok, I’ll take 99. ‘Multiply times nine.’ Ok. ‘Divide it by three.’ Good. ‘Add 4,293.’ That’s good. ‘Divide by two. Subtract 93. Divide by 9. What is your answer?’ Now, they go a little slower than that, but not much,” the businessman noted.
“I don’t want to waste a lot of time. But there weren’t a lot of people that get it right. I got it right, you know? It was actually longer and more complex than that. But no, it’s a tough test, so I took it. And then everyone said, ‘All right, good. He’s smart,’” he boasted.
Concerns Over Mental Health
The math problem Trump apparently solved is 244.67. His cognitive tests have been a subject of concern for years, with some people fearing he may be suffering from dementia. Reports suggest that Trump underwent an MRI in October 2025, just six months after his annual April physical.
He has also been seen dozing off during several Cabinet meetings and at other political events. Speculation about his health has been circulating since he began his second term in January 2025. Trump’s ankles often look swollen, and he wears makeup and bandages on his hands to cover bruises.
“I feel great. I mean, physically and mentally, I feel like I did 50 years ago. It’s crazy,” he said earlier this year after undergoing three more cognitive exams.
“I’ve done more physicals, I take physicals just to get the report out. I take cognitive physicals so, I do a cognitive mind test, okay?” he added.
Ongoing Scrutiny
Despite his claims of good health, Trump continues to face scrutiny over his mental and physical well-being. His frequent mentions of cognitive tests and his performance during public appearances have raised questions among observers and medical professionals alike. While he insists he is in excellent condition, the concerns surrounding his health remain a topic of discussion in both political and media circles.
