Trump says medical report is ‘extremely good’; he passed his cognitive test after stating that he hates being called stupid | Today’s news

US President Donald Trump shared an update on his medical examination on Saturday (local time), saying the results were “extremely good”.

In a Truth Social post, he wrote: “The results of my physical exam, performed at Walter Reed Military Medical Center and just released, were extremely good. Unlike other US presidents, none of whom have ever taken an approved, highly difficult cognitive test, I scored a perfect 30 out of 30, which is considered ‘extreme intelligence.’

He lashed out at the Democrats, adding, “Are the Democrats really surprised? This is actually my fourth such test, all PERFECT or 120 correct answers out of 120 questions! It’s very rare for someone to get a perfect score, especially four times in a row. All people running for president and vice president should be forced to take very difficult cognitive tests.”

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The White House released Trump’s physical exam report

The White House on Friday released a three-page report from Trump’s doctor detailing the results of a physical examination he underwent earlier this week, The New York Times reported.

The US president’s doctors have released positive health reports in the past, emphasizing that he is in excellent health and has good health habits. His physician, Dr. Sean P. Barbabella, also gave a similarly optimistic assessment of his health in a report Friday. Barbabella said the 79-year-old president “remains in excellent health and exhibits strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall physical functions.”

While Trump remains in excellent health, Barbabella commented on Trump’s weight and the bruise on his hand, but said he is “fully capable of performing all the duties of commander-in-chief and head of state.” Reports suggest that the US president has gained at least 14 pounds since his April 2025 physical and now weighs 238 pounds, putting him close to the threshold of clinical obesity.

At Walter Reed, Trump also underwent a series of neurological tests, including the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, or MoCA, a 10-minute exam designed to detect signs of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or other conditions. As in previous years, he scored 30 points out of 30 in the exam.

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Trump’s health under scrutiny

Trump, who would have turned 80 on June 14, has faced intense public scrutiny over his health, with increasing signs of fatigue and confusion from doctors and aides about the details of his health.

For example, the US president has often been seen with frequent visible bruises on his hands, which White House officials say is caused by his shaking hands. Trump began to mask those bruises with makeup, and when a bruise appeared on his left hand, he said it was because he bumped into a table while taking an aspirin. Barbabella included both explanations in his report, stating that bruising is a “common and harmless effect of aspirin therapy.”

I don’t want to be called ‘stupid’: Trump

News of the medical examination came nearly a week after Trump said he would rather be called a “tyrant” or a “dictator” than be called stupid. He made the remarks while addressing supporters in New York at a campaign-style appearance in the Hudson Valley alongside Republican Congressman Mike Lawler.

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Trump said at the time: “They hit me the wrong way: ‘He’s a stupid person.'” He added: “I said, ‘Doc, I don’t mind being called a brilliant tyrant or a dictator, but I don’t want to be called stupid.'”

He went on to even ask his doctor if there was some kind of test he could take to prove he wasn’t stupid, to which the doctor suggested a cognitive test.

Although these medical tests are not mandatory, they are now considered routine in recent decades.

Key things

• Trump’s perfect scores on cognitive tests underscore his desire to combat perceptions of inadequacy.
• The release of medical examination results reflects continued public interest in the health of political leaders.
• Cognitive testing for presidential candidates is proposed as standard procedure amid age-related concerns.