Trump Calls for Mandatory Cognitive Tests for Candidates

President Donald Trump called for mandatory cognitive examinations for all presidential and vice presidential candidates before they enter a race, in a post on Truth Social Thursday. He highlighted his own test results, stating he aced the exam three times during what he described as his three terms as president.

"Anybody running for President or Vice President should be forced to take a Cognitive Examination prior to entering the Race!" Trump wrote. "By doing so, we wouldnt be surprised at people like Barack Hussein Obama, or Sleepy Joe Biden, getting ELECTED. Our Country would be a much better place! I took the Exam three times during my THREE! Terms as President, and ACED IT ALL THREE TIMES An Achievement that, even on a single Exam, according to the Doctors, has rarely been done before!"

Trump's reference to three terms echoes comments he made in April 2025, when he responded to supporter chants by saying, "Well, we actually already served three, if you count. But remember, I like the victories, I like the three victories which we absolutely had. I just dont like the results of the middle term." The U.S. Constitution limits presidents to two elected terms.