WASHINGTON, United States, Jan 2, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump on Friday touted his "perfect health" and cognitive skills, one day after publication of an interview in which the 79-year-old defended his fitness for office amid scrutiny over his well-being. ), for the third straight time, my Cognitive Examination, something which no other President, or previous Vice President, was willing to take," Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. Trump also changed his previous statement about receiving an MRI scan in October, saying it was instead a quicker CT scan. On occasion, Trump has clearly struggled to keep his eyes open, including during an Oval Office meeting with health representatives in November. In his post on Friday, Trump added that any presidential or vice presidential candidate should be required to take a "strong, meaningful, and proven" cognitive exam.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 02, 2026 20:19 UTC