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What Trump's saying about his cognitive test results

President Trump recently stated he took another cognitive test at Walter Reed, sparking discussion about presidential health transparency. This comes as many Americans believe presidents should share their health records, especially with older leaders. Trump mentioned the test while criticizing representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jasmine Crockett as having "low IQ." He described the test, noting its increasing difficulty with later questions. Ocasio-Cortez countered by questioning if he was asked to draw a clock, a known part of the assessment. Trump previously claimed a perfect score on a cognitive exam during a semi-annual physical. His doctor confirmed in April that Trump underwent the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, scoring a perfect 30. The MoCA test, which takes about ten minutes, evaluates memory and executive functions. It is designed to detect cognitive impairment, not measure intelligence or IQ. Many questions on the MoCA are reportedly answerable by young children. Trump has a history of discussing his performance on cognitive tests. He also reportedly underwent an MRI during his Walter Reed visit.
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