Cognitive confusion: Donald Trump refers to dementia screening as 'very hard' IQ test

Oct 28, 2025 - 20:00
Cognitive confusion: Donald Trump refers to dementia screening as 'very hard' IQ test
President Trump claimed to have aced a "very hard" IQ test at Walter Reed, challenging political opponents. However, experts confirm the exam was the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), a tool for detecting early cognitive decline, not an intelligence test. This misrepresentation raises concerns about health communication and political messaging.