Donald Trump told supporters in Florida on Friday that a doctor had described him as a 'mad genius' after he allegedly aced a 'tough' brain test, using the claim to argue that his cognitive health remains strong as he nears 80.
The remarks came after months of scrutiny over Trump's mental and physical condition during his second term in the White House. Concerns have been fuelled by reports of repeated cognitive assessments, an MRI scan in October 2025, and public appearances in which he appeared to doze off during Cabinet meetings and other political events. Speculation has also focused on visible signs such as swollen ankles and what appear to be make-up and bandages on his hands to conceal bruises.
