Donald Trump just did something Joe Biden never dared to: he voluntarily took a cognitive test and says he aced it.
On Friday, former President Trump paid a visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for his routine annual physical. But this wasn’t just a check-up. Trump made headlines by going the extra mile taking a cognitive exam and publicly sharing his experience, something Biden repeatedly avoided during his presidency.
“I’ve never felt better, but these things must be done,” Trump posted earlier in the week on Truth Social, signaling he was more than ready for the full battery of tests. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One after the appointment, Trump described the day as filled with “every test you can imagine,” praising the team of “highly respected doctors” at Walter Reed.
.@POTUS on his annual physical at Walter Reed: “I think I did well… I felt I was in very good shape — good heart, a good soul… I wanted to be a little different than Biden. I took a cognitive test, and I don’t know what to tell you other than I got every answer right.” pic.twitter.com/GYJisB1xxV
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 12, 2025
But it was his sharp contrast with Biden that really got people talking.
“I wanted to be a little different than Biden,” Trump said with a grin. “I took a cognitive test… and I got every answer right.”
Trump’s comments reignited a long-running debate about presidential fitness not just physical, but mental. Throughout his time in office, Joe Biden never released results from any cognitive exam, despite growing concerns from the public and frequent signs of decline in his speech and behavior. His first presidential physical sparked controversy after it completely omitted cognitive testing, even though voters had been voicing concerns for months.
Critics say Biden’s frequent gaffes, memory lapses, and bizarre speech patterns ranging from sudden outbursts to whispered asides were more than just quirks. They became a visible and persistent issue that the White House tried to downplay. Official statements insisted he was fine, often pointing to his childhood stutter as an excuse, but many Americans weren’t convinced.
Back in 2023, Biden’s physician described him as a “healthy, vigorous 80-year-old male,” which only added fuel to accusations of a cover-up. Trump, never one to hold back, has repeatedly challenged Biden to prove his mental sharpness and by taking a cognitive test himself, he’s now raised the bar.
With a confident “I think I did well,” Trump made it clear he’s not just ready for the campaign trail he’s ready to prove he’s sharper than ever. The official results from his physical are expected soon, but in typical Trump fashion, he’s already taken control of the narrative.
