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Trump Repeatedly Takes MoCA Test Amid Cognitive Concerns

5/5/2026

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President Donald Trump has taken the Montreal Cognitive Assessment repeatedly during his second term.
Its creator says the test measures basic daily functioning, not superior intelligence.
Exam asks for drawing a clock, naming B words, and stating the date.
Average score is 26/30, with only about ten percent of his age group matching it.
Pew poll shows confidence fell from 55% to 44%, prompting observers to warn of cognitive concerns.

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President Donald Trump has taken the Montreal Cognitive Assessment repeatedly during his second term.
Its creator says the test measures basic daily functioning, not superior intelligence.
Exam asks for drawing a clock, naming B words, and stating the date.
Average score is 26/30, with only about ten percent of his age group matching it.
Pew poll shows confidence fell from 55% to 44%, prompting observers to warn of cognitive concerns.