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Trump Reports Positive Cognitive Test Results Following Annual Physical

Trump claims he 'got every answer right' on the cognitive test during his annual physical, set to receive detailed results soon.

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Both Biden and Trump’s health have come under increased scrutiny as they are the two oldest U.S. presidents to ever serve, and Trump became the oldest president to be sworn into office in January.
Trump feels in ‘good shape,’ after physical, says he got ‘every question right’ on cognitive test
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Despite long questioning predecessor Joe Biden’s physical and mental capacity, Trump has routinely kept basic facts about his own health shrouded in secrecy – shying away from traditional presidential transparency on medical issues.
White House promises details as Donald Trump, oldest president in US history, has medical check-up
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The mental ability and age of both Biden and Trump were in focus during last year's election campaign, especially after Biden's disastrous performance in a debate with Trump in June, and Trump's increasingly rambling speeches at rallies.
'I got every answer right': Trump says he took cognitive test during annual physical
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The public hasn't been provided a detailed look into Trump's health since 2018 and during the 2024 presidential campaign, he didn't provide any details about his health despite numerous promises to do so.
What to know about Trump's health as he undergoes latest physical
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It is unclear how much information the White House will release from Trump’s medical exams.
Trump Arrives at Walter Reed for First Physical of 2nd Term
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Trump has routinely kept basic facts about his health shrouded in secrecy — shying away from traditional presidential transparency on medical issues.
Trump Undergoes Physical; Typically Shrouds Health in Secrecy
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A presidential physical is not your typical physical exam.
Trump heads to Walter Reed for annual physical exam
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Despite long questioning predecessor Joe Biden’s physical and mental capacity, Trump has routinely kept basic facts about his own health shrouded in secrecy — shying away from traditional presidential transparency on medical issues.
Trump will undergo his annual checkup. He has a history of keeping his medical details secret
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If history is any indication, his latest physical is likely to produce a flattering report that’s scarce on details.
Trump will undergo his annual physical Friday after years of reluctance to share medical information
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Updated: Apr 11th, 2025, 11:25 PM ET

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President Trump, at 78, underwent his annual physical at Walter Reed on April 11, 2025, stating he 'got every answer right' on a cognitive test. He spent five hours at the hospital and expressed confidence about his health, claiming he has 'never felt better.' While specific health details are pending, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated the president's physician would provide a comprehensive update for transparency. This is Trump's first physical since the July 2024 assassination attempt, which resulted in a gunshot wound to his right ear.

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Trump, at 78, became the oldest president sworn into office, underscoring the importance of transparency in health reports, especially after a lack of detail during the 2024 campaign.
Recent examinations showed a pattern of promising health reports, yet concerns linger regarding the consistency of releasing detailed medical records to the public.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has stated there will be a comprehensive readout from Trump's annual physical, yet past instances have raised skepticism about the transparency of such reports.

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