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Jim Acosta hosts a live Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) with Dr. Rob Davidson, scores a perfect 30/30 with a minor hiccup recalling the word “daisy,” and reinforces that MOCA is a screening for cognitive impairment—not an IQ test. The segment contrasts this with Trump’s past claims about the test and discusses cognition versus intelligence.
Former President Donald Trump continues to boast about acing a cognitive test, claiming it included identifying drawings of animals, including a whale, which the test's creator denies. The test, called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, is not an IQ test and is used to detect signs of dementia or cognitive decline. Trump's fixation on the test has become a recurring theme in his public remarks, as he faces scrutiny over his cognitive abilities and age, particularly in comparison to potential 2024 primary opponent Nikki Haley and President Biden.