Donald Trump said he believes intelligence is one of the most important qualities for a president, stressing that the country should not be led by someone he considers unintelligent.
Speaking about leadership, Trump said he values mental sharpness and decision making ability when it comes to running the country. He suggested that intelligence plays a major role in handling national and international issues.
Trump also brought up cognitive tests he has taken in the past. He said he completed the tests multiple times and felt confident about his performance.
“I don’t want a stupid person being president,” Trump said while discussing the topic. He added that he was the only president to take a cognitive test and mentioned that he took it three times.
According to Trump, the tests were not difficult for him. He said he completed them without problems and has often referenced the results when discussing his health and mental fitness.
Cognitive tests are sometimes used by doctors to evaluate memory, attention, language, and problem solving abilities. They are often part of medical evaluations for older adults.
Trump has previously spoken publicly about taking such tests while he was in office, and the topic has come up again as discussions about age and fitness for office continue in American politics.
The issue of mental fitness and age has become a growing topic in recent election discussions, with voters paying more attention to the health and ability of political candidates.
