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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Marty Vergel Baes

Trump's 'Perfect' Cognitive Test Isn't What It Seems: The Medical Memo Tells a Different Story

Trump's latest claim that he secured a 'perfect' score on a cognitive test quickly became one of the most talked-about moments following his annual medical examination. (Credit: Inside Edition/YouTube)

Donald Trump's latest boast that he scored 'perfectly' on a cognitive test has dominated reaction to his annual medical examination, but the official doctor's memo shows the assessment was a routine screening for signs of impairment, not a measure of high intelligence.

The US President told reporters he 'got every answer right' and used the result to argue he remains mentally sharp despite scrutiny of his age, yet the medical report presents a narrower picture of what the test actually proves.

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