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
- 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.
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President Trump underwent his annual physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
While Trump did not specify the exact cognitive test he took, he mentioned it is 'pretty well known' and claimed to have answered every question correctly.
The White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, stated that a physician's summary would be released 'as soon as we possibly can', suggesting it would be thorough.
President Trump has not released comprehensive medical records in the past. Despite stating he would 'very gladly' release his medical records, he has not done so, maintaining limited transparency.
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