Doctor Addresses Trump's Claims About Cognitive Test Results

Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a cardiologist and professor of medicine at The George Washington University, responded to claims made by former President Donald Trump regarding his recent physical examination results. Trump stated on Truth Social that he scored a perfect 30 out of 30 on a cognitive test, referring to it as a measure of 'extreme intelligence.' Reiner clarified that the test, known as the MOCA exam, is a screening tool for dementia, where a score of 26 or higher indicates normal cognitive performance, not necessarily high intelligence. He emphasized that the questions are not of high difficulty. Trump's medical report indicated he gained 14 pounds since his last physical and has a BMI of 29.7, just below the obesity threshold. The White House has not yet commented on the matter.