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President Donald Trump on Friday declared he is in “perfect health” and renewed his call for mandatory cognitive testing for anyone seeking the presidency or vice presidency.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said White House physicians confirmed he is in “PERFECT HEALTH” and that he “ACED” his cognitive examination for the “third straight time,” claiming no other president or vice president has done the same.
“Anyone running for the Office of President or Vice President of the United States should be mandated to take a strong, meaningful, and proven Cognitive Test,” President Trump wrote. “Our great Country cannot be run by ‘STUPID’ or INCOMPETENT PEOPLE!”
The comments come as questions about age and fitness continue to shadow the 79-year-old president. Trump and his allies have accused the media of applying a double standard, arguing that journalists aggressively scrutinize his health while downplaying similar concerns about former President Joe Biden’s stamina and mental sharpness.
“But you always find something new. Like, ‘Is he in good health?’” President Trump told reporters during a Cabinet meeting last month. “If I go one day … ‘There’s something wrong with the president.’ You people are crazy.”
The president has used the criticism to emphasize his busy schedule and frequent press appearances, saying his energy level and medical record speak for themselves. “As the doctor will tell you, I aced it … I got every single question right,” he said of the cognitive exam.
The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that President Trump attributes his health to his genetics. He said he has taken a 325-milligram aspirin daily for 25 years and admitted he is “a little superstitious” despite bruising more easily.
The Journal also reported that President Trump briefly wore compression socks to treat ankle swelling, which his doctor described as chronic venous insufficiency, a common and treatable condition among older adults. The president said the issue has improved since he has stayed active during the day.