Trump After His Physical: 'I Got Every Answer Right' on the Cognitive Test; at 2 a.m.: 'I'm Always Available, Unlike Biden' (April 11, 2025)

Fresh from his annual physical, President Donald Trump came back to the press cabin of Air Force One with a report card. “I wanted to be a little different than Biden. I took a cognitive test. And I don’t know what to tell you, other than I got every answer right,” Trump said on April 11, 2025, according to the transcript published by the American Presidency Project [1].

“I felt I was in very good shape. Good heart, a good soul—very good soul,” he said [1].

The video above shows Trump aboard Air Force One after his physical on April 11, 2025. Quotes are from the American Presidency Project and the Associated Press [1][2][3][4].

”Biden Refused to Take It”

Asked about the test, Trump said: “Whatever it is, I got every one—I got it all right, as I’ve done about four times before.” [1]

“That’s what the American people want, right? Biden refused to take it. Kamala refused to take it. I think most of them refused to take it, but I don’t refuse to take it,” Trump said [1].

“Took every test you can imagine. I was there for a long time, the yearly physical. And I think I did well,” he said of his visit to Walter Reed [1].

”We’re Making Billions of Dollars a Day”

Asked about the stock market that week, Trump said: “I think the markets are solid today. I think people are seeing we’re in great shape.” [1]

“We were losing billions of dollars a day, and now we’re making billions of dollars a day. That’s a big difference,” he said [1].

On trade, he said: “We can set the tariff, and they can choose not to deal with us, or they can choose to pay it. And that’s where we are.” [1]

On Iran, he said: “I want Iran to be a wonderful, great, happy country, but they can’t have a nuclear weapon.” [1]

“I’m Always Available, Unlike Biden”

After the UFC fights that night, Trump took questions again at 2:14 a.m. on April 13. “You know, it’s like 2 in the morning, and we’re doing this,” he said. “You people request it, I’m always available, unlike Biden. You think Biden would do an interview at 2 in the morning? He wouldn’t do one at 9:00 in the morning.” [2]

His granddaughter Kai Trump joined him. “Do you know the fake news? This is the fake news, hon,” Trump told her [2].

“Hey, what’s up, everyone? How are you guys? Good morning,” she said [2].

“She’s a great athlete, actually. Great golfer,” Trump said. “And great student, actually.” [2]

Asked about El Salvador’s prison before meeting its president that Monday, Trump said: “We have some very bad people in that prison—people that should have never been allowed into our country; people that murdered, drug dealers.” [2]

“That was awesome. This was my second UFC fight, and I really enjoyed it,” Kai Trump said [2].

Of the fighters, Trump said: “But they are modern-day warriors.” [2]

“I Have a Perfect Mark”

That night, flying back to Washington, Trump had seen the report. “So I think most of you have seen they released my physical. I did—took the physical on Friday, and I understand it was a very good report. The numbers were perfect,” he said [3].

“And I took a cognitive exam, and I would challenge anybody here to beat those marks, because I have a perfect mark,” Trump said [3].

“I am impressed, and I’m not going to take that test,” a reporter answered, to laughter [3].

Asked how he stays so healthy, Trump said: “Because I enjoy what I’m doing, and I like the results. I think we are making America great again, and it makes me feel good.” [3]

One reporter marveled at his schedule. “I’m 55 years old, and I can’t keep up with you,” the reporter said. Trump laughed: “Fifty-five. What a nice age that is.” [3]

“I Have to Congratulate Rory”

Trump had watched the Masters. “Oh, what a game. Well, I have to congratulate Rory. That showed tremendous courage,” he said of Rory McIlroy. “But it showed great guts and stamina and courage. People have no idea how tough that is. And he came back.” [3]

“The Masters is, to me, maybe my favorite sporting show,” Trump said [3].

On Ukraine, he repeated: “This is Biden’s war. This is not my war.” [3]

By the Numbers

224 pounds: Trump’s weight at the physical, per the AP [4].
20 pounds: lost since his 2020 checkup, per the AP [4].
About four: times Trump has taken the cognitive test, per Trump [1].
2:14 a.m.: when Trump took questions after the fights, per the transcript [2].

What Happened Next

His doctor gave him a clean bill of health. On April 13, 2025, the White House released the report. His physician, Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella, wrote that Trump is “fully fit to execute the duties of Commander-in-Chief and Head of State,” the Associated Press reported [4].

“Trump again passed a Montreal Cognitive Assessment test, a short screening test to assess different brain functions, Barbabella wrote,” the AP reported. The doctor cited an “active lifestyle” that “continues to contribute significantly” to his well-being [4].

For Trump with El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele the next day, see HYGO News’ page on April 14, 2025. For Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs nine days earlier, see the page on April 2, 2025.