Concerns Raised Over Trump's Repeated Cognitive Testing Results
CNN Medical Analyst Spots Potential Issue With Trump's Cognitive Test Report
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Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a CNN medical analyst, expressed doubts about the validity of President Trump's cognitive test results, noting that repeated use of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) may not provide useful insights into his cognitive health. Trump scored perfectly on the test, but Reiner suggests familiarity with the test could skew results.
- 01Dr. Jonathan Reiner highlighted concerns regarding the repeated use of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) for President Trump.
- 02Trump has taken the MOCA test four times, achieving a perfect score each time, which he has touted as evidence of his cognitive abilities.
- 03Reiner stated that the MOCA test's questions do not change significantly, making repeated testing less informative.
- 04The White House memo indicated that Trump's cognitive function is 'within normal limits,' but Reiner cautioned that this may not reflect true cognitive health.
- 05Reiner emphasized that the MOCA is a dementia screening tool, not an IQ test, suggesting that scoring well may not indicate superior intelligence.
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During a discussion on CNN, Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a medical analyst, examined President Donald Trump's recent physical exam results, particularly focusing on his cognitive assessment. Trump has taken the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) four times, scoring perfectly each time. Reiner raised concerns about the effectiveness of repeated testing, stating that the MOCA's questions remain largely unchanged, which could diminish its diagnostic value. He noted that while Trump has referred to these assessments as 'aptitude tests' and has encouraged his political opponents to take them, the MOCA is primarily a screening tool for dementia, not a measure of intelligence. The White House's memo on Trump's medical examination confirmed that his cognitive function was assessed as 'within normal limits,' but Reiner cautioned that familiarity with the test could make it easier to achieve a good score. He concluded that repeated testing might not provide meaningful insights into Trump's cognitive health.
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