Trump sparks fresh health fears during TV appearance 'It will continue to worsen'

Concerns about President Donald Trump’s health have resurfaced after he publicly discussed the cognitive tests he has taken, insisting he remains in “perfect health.” Speaking at his December 21 rally in Rocky Mount, Trump claimed he was tested on identifying animals a task he says he “aced” three times sparking debate over his mental sharpness.

“I did something no other president’s ever done. I took cognitive tests because I know that, and by the way, not easy,” Trump said, highlighting his performance. He also compared himself to President Joe Biden, suggesting that Biden would have struggled with the questions, which involved recognizing animals such as lions, giraffes, fish, and hippopotamuses.

Trump added: “You get to those last questions, those last 10, 15 questions… and I aced them. And no other president’s taken a cog–… Could you imagine sleepy Joe taking a cognitive test? The first question is like, ‘What is this?’ And they show a lion, a giraffe, a fish and a hippopotamus. And they say, ‘Which is the giraffe?’ I don’t think Joe would have got the first question right.”

Despite his confidence, reactions on social media were skeptical. Some users warned that Trump’s health “will only continue to worsen,” while others mocked his claims: “If you take a dementia test and think it’s a cognitive test, then you failed both,” one comment read. Another noted, “Even if they were simply cognitive tests, he talks about them like they’re MENSA tests. They’re only meant to check basic thinking capabilities.”

Trump acknowledged that his cognitive abilities may not always remain perfect, stating: “There will be a time when perhaps I won’t be 100%. When that time comes, I’ll let you know about it. But that time is not now because I feel the same that I’ve felt for 50 years, I really do.”

The remarks follow a recent public appearance where Trump appeared to stumble over his words while announcing a funding payout for military service members. He mispronounced figures, saying “one thousand four hundred and fifty thousand” instead of “1,450,000,” raising fresh concerns about his clarity during speeches.