By Guest 
President Donald Trump underwent his first annual physical of his second term on Friday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a routine check-up that drew significant attention due to the inclusion of a cognitive test.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Florida, the 78-year-old president confidently declared he “got every answer right” on the cognitive assessment, sparking both praise and skepticism across social and traditional media.
Trump Aces Cognitive Test in Annual Physical
The physical, conducted by Navy Captain Sean Barbabella, Trump’s personal physician, lasted approximately four hours and included a battery of tests to evaluate the president’s overall health. While Trump described himself as feeling “in very good shape” with a “good heart, good soul,” he emphasized the cognitive test as a point of pride, noting it distinguished him from his predecessor, Joe Biden, who faced scrutiny over mental acuity during the 2024 campaign. “I’ve taken the cognitive test, I think, four times and gotten nothing wrong. That’s what the American people want,” Trump said, according to reports.
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The cognitive test in question is likely the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), which Trump has taken in the past, famously recalling the sequence “Person, Woman, Man, Camera, TV” during a 2020 interview. The MoCA is designed to detect early signs of cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer’s, but experts note it is not a measure of intelligence or advanced cognitive ability. Dr. Ziad Nasreddine, the test’s developer, has previously stated it’s a straightforward screening tool that most people with normal cognitive function should pass.
Social media buzzed with reactions, with supporters on X celebrating Trump’s claims of a perfect score. “Strong heart, good soul… I even took a cognitive test — and I aced it,” one user posted, echoing Trump’s remarks. Critics, however, questioned the lack of immediate transparency, with some pointing out that Trump couldn’t recall specific details of the test when pressed by reporters. “No mention of whether it was Person-Woman-Man-Camera-TV this time,” one X post quipped, referencing his viral 2020 moment.
The White House has promised a full report on the physical will be released by Sunday, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stating the president’s physician will provide a detailed readout. This comes amid a history of limited disclosure about Trump’s health. During his first term, a 2018 physical revealed he was in “excellent” cardiovascular health despite being overweight, while a 2020 hospitalization for COVID-19 raised questions about the severity of his condition, with conflicting reports at the time.
At 78, Trump is the oldest person to be sworn in as president, making his health a focal point for both supporters and detractors. His campaign frequently highlighted his vigor compared to Biden, and Friday’s physical appears to be another opportunity to project strength. Yet, with the results still pending, speculation swirls about what the report might reveal—or omit.
As the nation awaits Sunday’s disclosure, one thing is clear: Trump’s cognitive test performance has once again captured the public’s imagination, for better or worse. Will the report confirm his claims of peak health, or will it fuel further debate? Only time will tell.