Donald Trump is addicted to flattery, so when his doctors tell him he’s aced a cognitive exam, he can’t wait to tell the world. It doesn’t ever seem to have occurred to him that being subjected to repeated examinations to check if his brain is functioning is itself extremely concerning!
It’s worth emphasizing that these cognitive tests are designed to ensure the subject is functioning at baseline human cognition. “Acing” this test isn’t something to be proud of: it’s simply confirmation that your brain is ticking over normally.
