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Trump Boasts Perfect Cognitive Test Score, Challenges Critics

10/29/2025

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Trump's Cognitive Challenge

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he scored a perfect 30 out of 30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) during a press interaction aboard Air Force One.
He challenged Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) to take the same test.
MoCA is designed to detect signs of dementia.
Trump said he previously took the MoCA at Walter Reed Medical Center.
The comments have drawn attention due to his history of publicly discussing his cognitive abilities.

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Crockett Challenges Trump

Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his insults, including calling her "low IQ."
On CNN, she said Trump's hostility toward her and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stems from past experiences with Black women.
Crockett said Trump lacks merit in his achievements.
She urged him to focus on presidential duties.
Crockett has consistently argued he fears intelligent Black women holding him accountable.

History

Historical Context

Since his 2016 campaign, Donald Trump's mental and physical health has been a topic of public debate, particularly after he voluntarily took the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in January 2018, scoring 30/30. As he approaches the 2024 election, concerns about his cognitive decline have intensified, with polls indicating that a majority of Americans question his fitness for office, reflecting broader societal tensions regarding political accountability.

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Trump's Cognitive Challenge

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he scored a perfect 30 out of 30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) during a press interaction aboard Air Force One.
He challenged Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) to take the same test.
MoCA is designed to detect signs of dementia.
Trump said he previously took the MoCA at Walter Reed Medical Center.
The comments have drawn attention due to his history of publicly discussing his cognitive abilities.

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