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Trump struggles to say ‘climate’ and reveals he recently took a cognitive test
(www.independent.co.uk)
this post was submitted on 22 Jan 2024
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Who brags about taking a cognitive test? Does he think that's like an IQ test that proves how smart he is? People are given cognitive tests when there's reason to suspect problems with a person's mental functioning.
That's exactly what he thinks. He also just thinks he's extremely smart in general.
Here is the truth: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2017/10/12/1705902/-Former-Wharton-Professor-Donald-Trump-Is-the-Dumbest-Goddam-Student-I-Ever-Had
He's not bragging to us. The people he's bragging to are even stupider than he is, apparently it's working.
I'm pretty sure if you gave a basic cognitive function test to his audience, only about 35% would pass
He's convincing his followers that have also required cognitive tests that it's a good thing. A great thing, even. And they'll vote accordingly since they can't really pay enough attention to the rest.
I'll agree most of his followers probably need cognitive assessment.
It's all spin. This is him "getting ahead" of recent events before others have a chance to tell the story in the direction you're citing. All because you're right, and they know it's a bad look.
Edit: the technique is also called "Anchoring", and can be used to shape narrative and discussion if you're the first one to open your mouth about something.
He is winning at cognitive tests so frequently, he is getting tired of winning.