CNN Medical Analyst Spots Potential Issue With Donald Trump’s Cognitive Test Report
Dr. Jonathan Reiner pointed to one interesting detail in the White House report about President Donald Trump’s latest physical examination.
Speaking on CNN, Reiner said he noticed that Trump was once again given the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA), a test commonly used to look for signs of cognitive decline or dementia.
Reiner explained that while there are different versions of the test for people who take it multiple times, he questioned how useful it is when someone keeps taking it repeatedly.
According to him, the questions do not change very much, so a person who has already taken the test several times may find it much easier to complete. Reiner suggested that repeated testing can reduce the value of the results because the person becomes familiar with the questions.
Trump has publicly spoken about taking the MOCA test several times before and has often highlighted that he received perfect scores. He has also encouraged his political opponents to take the same test. With this latest examination, it would be the fourth time Trump has reportedly taken the assessment.
The White House released a medical memo on Friday stating that Trump’s cognitive abilities were evaluated using the MOCA test. The report said his cognitive function was found to be normal and that he achieved a perfect score.
Reiner told CNN anchor Abby Phillip that after taking the test four times, it would likely be much easier for someone to complete successfully. He also stressed that the MOCA is designed as a screening tool for dementia and cognitive problems, not as a measure of intelligence or overall mental ability.
He added that the test is not meant to determine a person’s IQ but rather to identify possible signs of memory loss or other cognitive concerns.
