Trump Scores a Perfect 30/30 on His Brain Test
Did the President Check His Mental Health?
After a flurry of speculation about his mental fitness, President Donald Trump decided to step up to the plate and take the Montreal Cognitive Assessment—an official brain‑check that’s been around since 2005. The outcome? Exceedingly well—a flawless 30 out of 30 points.
What Dr. Ronny Jackson Had to Say
White House doctor Ronny Jackson came out strong: “He has no cognitive issues whatsoever.” When Trump himself asked to sit for the test, Jackson noted it was a chance to put any doubts to rest. “He wasn’t the least bit worried about hiding anything,” he explained.
So, What’s This Test All About?
- Created in 2005 as a quick screen for mild cognitive decline.
- It hunts for problems in attention and concentration, memory, language, calculation, and—because it’s a president— executive functions.
- The whole thing takes about 10 minutes to finish.
- A score above 26 means everything’s normal.
Quick Peek at Trump’s Test
If you’re curious, you can picture a sample test here: it’s a brief mix of word lists, animal identification, and simple math—straightforward enough for anyone to pass, but tough enough to spot any hiccup in cognitive health.
Cognitive Gym: What the Test Actually Looks Like
Picture this: You’re standing in a room that’s part exam hall, part puzzle convention. The first thing the examiner hands you is a cube of numbers. Your job? A pop‑quiz in itself—copy the cube, match each digit to its letter (A=1, B=2, etc.), and sketch a clock that reads 11:10. The goal is to see how quickly you can pick up on patterns and keep them in your head.
The Animal Parade
Next up, a trio of beasts from the screen: a lion, a rhinoceros, and a camel. Your task? Identify each one. Simple, right? It’s actually all about quick recall and mental flexibility.
Word‑Chewing Drill
Then the examiner says five words—fast, and you shout them back immediately. After five minutes, you repeat them again. Think of it as a memory sprint: the shorter the interval, the better you handle the load.
The Numbers Marathon
Seated next on the checklist is a quick twist on those words: three numbers, you have to recite them in reverse order. That’s a neat way to see how well you can flip information in your head.
Attention Test – “A” Tap
The examiner reads a long list of letters. Every time the letter “A” pops up, you’re supposed to tap the air with your hand. It checks how well you’re listening and responding like a tight‑rope walker—no slippage allowed.
Crunch Time: Numeracy
“Subtract seven from 100,” the examiner calls out. Then you do it five times in a row: 93, 86, 79, 72, 65. Still looks easy, but it’s more about the speed and muscle memory of basic arithmetic.
Language Power‑Play
First, you repeat two phrases exactly. Then, you’re challenged to name as many words as you can that start with a given letter within a minute. Eleven words gets you a point. It’s a tongue‑twister with a scorecard.
Final Stretch
- Abstraction: Connect two words based on some hidden relationship. Think of it as a riddle that tests your lateral thinking.
- Orientation: You’re asked to name the day of the week, month, date, year, and your current city. This one gauges your spatial and temporal awareness.
Scorecard Snapshot
The original study printed out the results like a leaderboard. The average score hovered just over 27. People with mild cognitive impairment nipped that down to a little above 22, while folks with full-blown Alzheimer’s were around 16. So, if you’re aiming for the top tier, keep those mental gears humming!
