Questions surrounding Donald Trump’s health have circulated for months, but speculation intensified recently as observers noted subtle changes in his behavior.
Some insiders suggested the president might be seeking to control the narrative before new medical details could emerge, leaving the public wondering what is—and isn’t—being disclosed.
Trump has now confirmed that he underwent an MRI scan and has successfully completed three separate cognitive assessments. Despite ongoing concerns from medical experts over the transparency of his health reports, the president addressed the issue publicly on Wednesday, emphasizing his latest cognitive examination.
Health Scrutiny and Context
Trump has faced health-related scrutiny for months. While he repeatedly questioned former President Joe Biden’s fitness for office during the 2020 and 2024 campaigns, citing age as a concern, Trump himself—now the oldest U.S. president ever sworn in—has become the focus of similar speculation.
Earlier this year, he underwent an MRI scan but admitted uncertainty about which part of the body was evaluated. While his personal physician has declared him in “excellent health” following routine exams, multiple doctors have expressed concern that crucial details may not have been fully disclosed.
Expert Concerns
In late November, psychologist Dr. John Gartner, a former Johns Hopkins professor, warned on The Daily Beast Podcast that Trump’s increasingly erratic behavior could signal a personality disorder potentially worsened by dementia.
“When dementia develops, people often become the worst versions of themselves,” Gartner said, noting clinical indicators such as verbal gaffes, confusion, and memory lapses. He also highlighted a Veterans Day appearance, describing “psychomotor deterioration”: Trump’s uneven salute, a facial droop, and a wide-based gait could, according to Gartner, suggest early signs of dementia or a stroke.
Trump Responds
In response to mounting scrutiny, Trump defended his health on Truth Social on December 9. He emphasized the results of his routine medical exams at Walter Reed Medical Center, describing them as “boring” but supervised by top doctors who gave him “PERFECT marks—some even said they have never seen such strong results.”
He also touted completing three separate cognitive tests, writing:
“On top of the medical exams, I’ve done something no other president has done—three separate cognitive tests, the last one recently. I aced all three in front of numerous doctors and experts, most of whom I do not know.”
Trump added, “There has never been a President that has worked as hard as me! My hours are the longest, and my results are among the best. I will know when I am ‘slowing up,’ but it’s not now!”
Conclusion
By publicly highlighting his cognitive testing and medical results, Trump appears to be addressing growing concerns over his health while reinforcing his fitness for office. Whether these declarations will assuage skeptics or intensify debate remains uncertain, leaving both supporters and critics closely watching for any signs of strength—or vulnerability—in the president’s condition.