A psychologist has pointed to a moment he believes revealed deeper concerns about President Trump’s cognitive health, suggesting it “gave the game away” regarding possible dementia.

Dr. John Gartner argues that Trump’s repeated cognitive testing goes beyond routine medical screening and instead appears to reflect ongoing monitoring of a known issue. Speaking with The Daily Beast, Gartner focused on Trump’s frequent public references to scoring perfectly on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), saying the pattern itself is concerning.

“You might reasonably give someone a MoCA once, simply due to age as part of a physical,” Gartner said. “But if it’s administered three times, you’re no longer screening for dementia—you’re tracking it.”

Public boasting raises concern

Trump has repeatedly highlighted his performance on the MoCA. In April, he said he answered every question correctly, and in October he reiterated the claim, describing the test as “very difficult.”

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