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Published 12:40 27 Mar 2026 GMT
Fresh concerns about Donald Trump's mental health as he admits significant fact about the test he took
Donald Trump has sparked concern about his mental health after revealing he took a cognitive test three times.
The 79-year-old president addressed the issue during the 11th cabinet meeting of his second term, saying: "I'm the only president that ever took a cognitive test," cited by Express.
"I took it three times. It's actually a very hard test for a lot of people. It wasn't hard for me...It starts off with an easy question and by the time you get to the middle it gets tougher - mathematical equations and things," he continued. "I aced it all three times, in front of numerous doctors."
"I was told when I went in... 'Well, if you take it... and you do badly, it's probably going to get out...' One doctor said, 'I've never seen anybody get them all right, I've been doing the test for twenty years,'" he added.
Online Backlash
Despite the 79-year-old's claim that he "aced" the test, online users mocked the revelation and questioned why it had been taken multiple times.
One person quipped: "I took the driving test 3 times. I hit all the cones- no one's ever done that, they were so impressed they kept having me come back to take the test again."
"Seriously, if you have to have him take multiple tests isn’t that your answer right there whether he’s cognitively impaired?" a second asked.
A third added: "A cognitive test is given to a patient when the doctor suspects cognitive decline. If the patient passes the first test, there's no need for a second or third test."
Physical Health Concerns Also Raised
The scrutiny follows a series of visible health concerns that have drawn attention in recent months.
Earlier this month, Trump appeared with a noticeable reddish mark on his neck during a Medal of Honor Ceremony on March 2. His personal doctor, Dr. Sean Barbabella, later explained the mark was linked to treatment.
"President Trump is using a very common cream on the right side of his neck, which is a preventative skin treatment," he said. "The president is using the treatment for one week, and the redness is expected to last for a few weeks." The doctor did not provide further details about the treatment.
This incident followed earlier reports of bruising on Trump’s hand last August, which his doctor said was caused by routine factors.
The marks were described as "consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen," with Barbabella adding: "This is a well-known and benign side effect of aspirin therapy," per BBC News.
Officials said there is no cause for concern, with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt insisting: "There have been no adjustments made to his lifestyle."