Trump Repeats 3 Cognitive-Test Claims as Author Cites Age-Related Decline

2 articles · Updated · AlterNet · Jun 7

Trump has again touted acing a cognitive test, repeating in recent public appearances that he took it three times and scored 100%, with the latest account tied to a third Walter Reed visit in a year.
At least 7 cited appearances from April 2025 to June 2026 show him retelling nearly the same story — often calling the exam "tough," saying no other president took one, and recounting animal-identification and math questions.
The report argues that the repetition itself, along with Trump's portrayal of a cognitive screening as proof of intelligence and superiority, points to cognitive deterioration rather than reassurance about his mental fitness.
That interpretation is framed against Trump's broader public behavior, with the author saying he has increasingly fixated on personal validation while major issues — including the economy and conflict with Iran — dominate the backdrop.