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Trump Got a 'Perfect' Score On His Cognitive Test—How Do You Compare?

Trump Got a 'Perfect' Score On His Cognitive Test—How Do You Compare?

Summary

President Donald Trump said he scored a perfect 30 out of 30 on a cognitive test called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). This test is usually used by doctors to spot early signs of brain problems like dementia, not to measure intelligence.

Key Facts

  • President Trump took the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test and said he got a perfect score of 30 out of 30.
  • He claims this is the fourth time he has taken the test and scored perfectly each time.
  • The MoCA test checks for early memory and thinking problems and is used by healthcare professionals.
  • The test includes tasks like drawing a clock showing a specific time and naming animals shown in pictures.
  • A normal score on the MoCA is 26 or higher; a score below 26 may indicate brain problems.
  • Experts say the test is designed to catch problems, not to measure intelligence or decision-making skills.
  • The White House confirmed President Trump’s test results and said he is in excellent health overall.
  • Repeated MoCA tests are uncommon for people without neurological issues.
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