Trump Falsely Claims Cognitive Test Shows 'Extreme Intelligence' on Truth Social

Donald Trump posted on Truth Social claiming that his perfect score on a cognitive test proved he has 'extreme intelligence' and that he achieved '120 correct answers out of 120.' Medical experts immediately corrected these false claims, explaining that the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a dementia screening tool with only 30 total points, designed to detect cognitive impairment, not measure intelligence. A perfect score of 30/30 indicates normal cognitive function, not high intelligence. Dr. Jonathan Reiner noted that a score of 26 or higher represents normal performance. The '120 correct answers' claim appears to be either a fabrication or conflation with a different assessment. This continues Trump's established pattern of misrepresenting the MoCA test dating back to 2020, often resurfacing when questions about his age and fitness arise.

"My cognitive test results showed I have extreme intelligence. Perfect score - 30 out of 30, 120 correct answers out of 120." — Posted on Truth Social in late-night post, amid ongoing public discussions about presidential candidates' age and cognitive fitness