Trump Defends Intelligence Amid Criticism at New York Rally

Trump's Rally Remarks on Intelligence

During a rally in New York, US President Donald Trump expressed his disdain for being labeled as "dumb." He stated that he would prefer to be called a "brilliant tyrant dictator" rather than have anyone question his intelligence. The 79-year-old leader mentioned that he even requested a cognitive test from his doctor to counter the ongoing doubts about his mental acuity. "I'm the smartest guy you're ever going to meet," he asserted to the audience, adding, "And don't you want to have a smart person as president?" He recounted a conversation with his doctor regarding the negative label he received, saying, "They hit me with a bad one: He's a dumb person." Trump continued, "I told my doctor, 'I don't mind being called a brilliant tyrant dictator, but I don't want to be called dumb.'" He inquired about the existence of a test to prove his intelligence, to which his doctor confirmed the availability of a cognitive assessment.

Trump's Confidence in Cognitive Tests

Trump has frequently claimed to have excelled in cognitive assessments, asserting that he has taken the test three times during his presidency and passed each time. He criticized his Democratic predecessors, suggesting that all presidential and vice-presidential candidates should undergo cognitive evaluations before running for office. He explained to his supporters that the test begins with easier questions but becomes increasingly challenging. In a previous social media post, Trump boasted, "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!" The Montreal Cognitive Assessment, which Trump claims to have passed, is designed to screen for dementia.