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Trump Defends Cognitive Health Amid Testing Controversy

10/28/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump touted his dementia test as proof of cognitive health during a press event on Air Force One.
He belittled Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jasmine Crockett.
Critics, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, mocked the remarks and questioned the need for frequent cognitive testing at his age.
He said he underwent an MRI and that the results were 'perfect' but offered no reasons for why the test was ordered.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump touted his dementia test as proof of cognitive health during a press event on Air Force One.
He belittled Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jasmine Crockett.
Critics, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, mocked the remarks and questioned the need for frequent cognitive testing at his age.
He said he underwent an MRI and that the results were 'perfect' but offered no reasons for why the test was ordered.