


Trump Reports Positive Cognitive Test Results Following Annual Physical
Trump claims he 'got every answer right' on the cognitive test during his annual physical, set to receive detailed results soon.



Overview
President Trump, at 78, underwent his annual physical at Walter Reed on April 11, 2025, stating he 'got every answer right' on a cognitive test. He spent five hours at the hospital and expressed confidence about his health, claiming he has 'never felt better.' While specific health details are pending, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated the president's physician would provide a comprehensive update for transparency. This is Trump's first physical since the July 2024 assassination attempt, which resulted in a gunshot wound to his right ear.
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Analysis
Left
Trump's annual medical examination may provide the first detailed account of his health in years, as he has often avoided transparency regarding his medical status.
Despite Trump's claims of feeling great, critics worry about the lack of full disclosure on his health and call for a more transparent report from his physician.
Key details from previous exams have been vague; many are skeptical that this report will differ, particularly regarding his weight and cholesterol levels.
Center
Trump, at 78, became the oldest president sworn into office, underscoring the importance of transparency in health reports, especially after a lack of detail during the 2024 campaign.
Recent examinations showed a pattern of promising health reports, yet concerns linger regarding the consistency of releasing detailed medical records to the public.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has stated there will be a comprehensive readout from Trump's annual physical, yet past instances have raised skepticism about the transparency of such reports.
Right
Trump reported feeling in very good shape following his physical, emphasizing that he passed a cognitive test with perfect scores and stating that he's receiving the best advice on health from medical professionals.
The White House has promised an upcoming report that assures transparency regarding Trump's health, which is reiterated by his physician's earlier assessments of his fitness for office.
Previous exams have shown Trump's overall health is good, and new reports are expected soon to reassure the public about his fitness level, especially considering the scrutiny both him and Biden have faced over their ages.
Left
Trump's annual medical examination may provide the first detailed account of his health in years, as he has often avoided transparency regarding his medical status.
Despite Trump's claims of feeling great, critics worry about the lack of full disclosure on his health and call for a more transparent report from his physician.
Key details from previous exams have been vague; many are skeptical that this report will differ, particularly regarding his weight and cholesterol levels.
Center
Trump, at 78, became the oldest president sworn into office, underscoring the importance of transparency in health reports, especially after a lack of detail during the 2024 campaign.
Recent examinations showed a pattern of promising health reports, yet concerns linger regarding the consistency of releasing detailed medical records to the public.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has stated there will be a comprehensive readout from Trump's annual physical, yet past instances have raised skepticism about the transparency of such reports.
Right
Trump reported feeling in very good shape following his physical, emphasizing that he passed a cognitive test with perfect scores and stating that he's receiving the best advice on health from medical professionals.
The White House has promised an upcoming report that assures transparency regarding Trump's health, which is reiterated by his physician's earlier assessments of his fitness for office.
Previous exams have shown Trump's overall health is good, and new reports are expected soon to reassure the public about his fitness level, especially considering the scrutiny both him and Biden have faced over their ages.
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