On April 11, 2025, President Trump addressed reporters aboard Air Force One, revealing that a cognitive exam was part of the tests he underwent during his first physical of his second term at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Trump stated that his medical team would release a detailed report on his results in the coming days.
The president shared, “I took a cognitive test. And I don’t know what to tell you, other than I got every answer right,” indicating that he underwent various examinations, including those related to heart health.
Presidential candidates are not required to disclose their medical records, and historically, many have chosen to keep their health issues private. Trump, who has been somewhat reticent about sharing his health information in recent years, is currently 78 years old, making him the oldest president to begin a second term. His predecessor, former President Joe Biden, commenced his first term at the same age, and was noted for showing visible signs of aging during his tenure.
A cognitive test was part of Trump’s initial White House physical in 2018, where he later remarked on successfully completing it. In contrast, this examination was absent during Biden’s 2024 physical. The White House had to justify this decision following Biden’s struggle during a debate with Trump the previous summer, leading to Biden’s eventual withdrawal from the presidential race.