Trump Stands by ‘Perfect Health’ After Third Cognitive Test, Demands Mandatory Mental Exams for Future Leaders

President Donald Trump again touted his “perfect” overall health and said all presidential candidates should take a mandatory cognitive exam.

In a Friday post on Truth Social, Trump stated White House doctors have reported he is in “PERFECT HEALTH” and that he “ACED” his cognitive examination for the “third straight time”—something he claimed no other president or vice president has been willing to do.

Trump added that anyone seeking the presidency or vice presidency should be required to pass a “strong, meaningful, and proven” cognitive test.

“Our great Country cannot be run by ‘STUPID’ or INCOMPETENT PEOPLE!” Trump wrote.

The president’s renewed push comes as the media and Democrats continue to focus on Trump’s age, 79, and physical condition, even as conservatives argue the press spent years downplaying obvious concerns about former President Joe Biden’s stamina and mental sharpness.

Trump addressed that double standard last month, blasting reporters for aggressively hunting for health narratives about him while giving Biden what he described as a free pass.

“But you always find something new. Like, ‘Is he in good health?'” Trump told reporters during a Cabinet meeting.

He contrasted the scrutiny of his health with the Biden years, noting the former president went long stretches without news conferences.

“If I go one day … ‘There’s something wrong with the president.’ You people are crazy,” he said.

Trump has leaned into the issue, repeatedly highlighting his high-energy schedule and frequent press availability. He also pointed to his medical evaluation, including the cognitive test he voluntarily chose to take. Trump described it as difficult and said he scored perfectly. “As the doctor will tell you, I aced it … I got every single question right,” he stated.

Reports indicate Trump did not receive an MRI during an October Walter Reed visit, despite widespread media speculation. Instead, he underwent a CT scan. The CT scan ruled out cardiovascular issues and showed no abnormalities, with Trump calling it “less than” an MRI.

Trump credited “very good genetics” for staying strong and acknowledged he takes a 325-milligram aspirin daily—above the more typical low-dose recommendation—for 25 years, saying he is “a little superstitious,” despite bruising more easily. He also noted that compression socks for ankle swelling, later described by his doctor as chronic venous insufficiency, have improved as he walks around more during the day.

He reiterated that formal workouts are not his “thing,” aside from golf, calling treadmill exercise “boring.”

Trump’s message, both publicly and politically, is clear: he has nothing to hide and believes future leaders shouldn’t either.

The president’s call for mandatory cognitive testing sets up a sharp contrast with Democrats, who critics say looked the other way as Biden’s fitness became a national concern, leaving Americans to wonder who was really running the country.

Charlie McCarthy has nearly 40 years of experience covering news, sports, and politics.